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WL03 TKU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,673 mi
Last recorded122,673 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 TKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,673 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 122,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 113,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 13 May 2017 108,798 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 108,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,377 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap was a liitle stiff to open. I have lubricateed it. Ok now

Fail 16 Apr 2014 84,161 miles

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has surface cracking

offside front fog light bulb found to be inescure in its lamp. Unable to refit as it has melted the fitting. Bulb has been removed

offside front tyre is getting a little low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has surface cracking

offside front fog light bulb found to be inescure in its lamp. Unable to refit as it has melted the fitting. Bulb has been removed

offside front tyre is getting a little low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 75,107 miles

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

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

for reasons of safety, due to impaired vision, I would recommend that the stickers on the offside of the windscreen be moved to the nearside.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 75,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

for reasons of safety, due to impaired vision, I would recommend that the stickers on the offside of the windscreen be moved to the nearside.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,553 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,581 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,026 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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WL03 TKU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WL03 TKU, 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 WL03 TKU registered?

WL03 TKU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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