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WJ53 TGF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,806 mi
Last recorded83,806 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 TGF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,806 miles

Rear subframe and suspension arms covered in underseal

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,079 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 80,079 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,626 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,436 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,537 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,145 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,902 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,803 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,124 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 TGF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ53 TGF registered?

WJ53 TGF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is WJ53 TGF safe to buy?

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