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WK03 XVS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,711 mi
Last recorded95,711 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 XVS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,455 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,638 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,298 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 76,917 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,556 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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WK03 XVS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WK03 XVS, 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 WK03 XVS registered?

WK03 XVS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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The MOT history for WK03 XVS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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