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WU03 UHT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,170 mi
Last recorded97,170 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 UHT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 97,170 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,913 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jan 2020 95,903 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 95,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 83,173 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 83,173 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately Track Rod End Very Rusty But serviceable a clean and geese up of the parts will suffice. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately Very Rusty but Serviceable all they need is oiling and cleaning off the rust will be ok (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,421 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 77,421 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 70,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre going bold inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 70,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre going bold inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,123 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,637 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,789 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,381 miles

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)

front reg plate cracked/damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 44,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,149 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 35,142 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,102 miles

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

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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WU03 UHT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WU03 UHT, 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 WU03 UHT registered?

WU03 UHT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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