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WU03 UJA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,174 mi
Last recorded207,174 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 UJA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 207,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 202,350 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 202,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 198,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 190,025 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 190,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 150,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 111,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 100,767 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake flexi hoses corroding

n/s/r brake disc face rusty

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

n/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,918 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn bald on tread shoulders

n/s/r inner brake disc face rusting

n/s/r tyre sidewall cuts

rear brake flexis metal sections rusting

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,058 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts to out outer wall

n/s/r brake discs rusty on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,728 miles

front and rear brakes binding slightly

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 45,992 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 UJA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WU03 UJA, 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

How do I check the history of WU03 UJA?

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What year was WU03 UJA registered?

WU03 UJA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is WU03 UJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 UJA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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