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WU03 VOD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,118 mi
Last recorded189,118 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 VOD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 189,118 miles

All rear axle/rear sub-frame bushes starting to deteriorate

Both handbrake cables worn

Both offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded on various sections

Both offside and nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Both rear anti-roll bar links deteriorating

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 189,118 miles

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

All rear axle/rear sub-frame bushes starting to deteriorate

Both handbrake cables worn

Both offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded on various sections

Both offside and nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Both rear anti-roll bar links deteriorating

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 181,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 6 Mar 2014 181,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 12 Mar 2013 168,883 miles

Both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger airbag light on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 168,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger airbag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 155,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 141,317 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 141,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside beam image defective

Pass 10 Mar 2010 129,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 114,652 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 97,325 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 97,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,055 miles

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

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 VOD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU03 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

WU03 VOD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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