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WM53 OXB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

104,227 mi
Last recorded104,227 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OXB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 99,096 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 95,774 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,320 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,282 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))

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2019 73,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2018 71,935 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,577 miles

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

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2017 67,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre worn low to legal limit on edges of tread

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,600 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,422 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,857 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,069 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,024 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,675 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,626 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,919 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 21,918 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,127 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,392 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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WM53 OXB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WM53 OXB, 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 WM53 OXB registered?

WM53 OXB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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