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WJ03 NSU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 NSU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 118,558 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 118,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,714 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 110,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge split /cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 104,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 88,072 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,306 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 79,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,587 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes starting to corrode

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,081 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 49,081 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,937 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,257 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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WJ03 NSU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ03 NSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ03 NSU registered?

WJ03 NSU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is WJ03 NSU safe to buy?

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