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WJ53 ZDF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,718 mi
Last recorded119,718 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 119,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie bar. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie bar. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 119,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 119,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,050 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s mirror glass is cracked.

N/s rear tyre is worn on the edge.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 109,050 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

N/s mirror glass is cracked.

N/s rear tyre is worn on the edge.

Pass 25 May 2018 107,919 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 107,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,406 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,151 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,287 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,219 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,846 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,663 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 15,732 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 ZDF 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 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

WJ53 ZDF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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