CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU53 ZXL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,452 mi
Last recorded97,452 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ZXL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,452 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 92,612 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2019 92,612 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 87,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking up

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

engine water level low

rear subframe corroded

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,394 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 69,440 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,576 miles

left front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,827 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,438 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 47,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,129 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,708 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,435 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
Full Jaguar S-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU53 ZXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WU53 ZXL, 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 WU53 ZXL?

You can check the full history of WU53 ZXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU53 ZXL registered?

WU53 ZXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WU53 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 ZXL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU53 ZXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU53 ZXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.