MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front wheel; bearing have slight play
both rear anti roll bar end links becoming worn/have play
both rear joiners to rear brake hoses,brake pipes slightly corroded
o.s front brake pipe becoming corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front wheel; bearing have slight play
both rear anti roll bar end links becoming worn/have play
both rear joiners to rear brake hoses,brake pipes slightly corroded
o.s front brake pipe becoming corroded
Both rear shock absorbers misted.
Evidence of slight coolant leak.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.
o/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar links have slight play.
Both rear shock absorbers misted.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Evidence of slight coolant leak.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.
o/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar links have slight play.
both rear suspension shock absorbers damp/have slight leak
n.s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
n.s rear anti roll end link has slight play/becoming worn
o.s rear brake caliper , brake hose/pipe becoming corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
both rear suspension shock absorbers damp/have slight leak
n.s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge
n.s rear anti roll end link has slight play/becoming worn
o.s rear brake caliper , brake hose/pipe becoming corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
undertray
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak
undertray
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres getting thin on tread
undertrays
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)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Front discs slightly worn and pitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Unable to see rear inner pads clearly. Please check
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ53 TFN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 WJ53 TFN, 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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WJ53 TFN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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