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WM03 GAA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,994 mi
Last recorded133,994 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 GAA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 133,994 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 133,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear discs badly corroded

Wipers smeary

Pass 4 Apr 2011 131,357 miles

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

n/s/r shocker damp

rear discs corroded

screen chipped

slight play n/s steering rack

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 103,926 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake pads appear low diff to see

o/s/f bumper/wing damaged and o/s/f reflector missing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 85,498 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear light cluster has a sidelight bulb out

Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,825 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,818 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,519 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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WM03 GAA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM03 GAA, 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 WM03 GAA registered?

WM03 GAA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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