MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside rear tyre different size to the other three (5.2.3 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted engine covers fitted side sill covers fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover
sill covers fitted
under trays
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover
sill covers fitted
under trays
Oil leak ()
sill covers fitted
under tray
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
sill covers fitted
under tray
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WJ53 TGK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 TGK, 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 WJ53 TGK registered?
WJ53 TGK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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