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WJ53 TFN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,433 mi
Last recorded143,433 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TFN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 143,433 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 143,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 130,725 miles

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.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 130,725 miles

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.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 117,497 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 117,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 111,386 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,446 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 104,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,334 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 85,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

undertray

Fail 15 Feb 2016 67,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,414 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 51,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 44,066 miles

both rear tyres getting thin on tread

undertrays

Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,491 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,487 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,363 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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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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