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WU53 ZXM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,355 mi
Last recorded194,355 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ZXM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 194,355 miles

General under body corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2017 184,106 miles

Engine management light on

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Passenger air bag turned off

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Under trays and covers limit inspection

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 173,340 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

General under body corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Under trays limit inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 173,301 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing missing (6.1.C.1)

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

Front and rear brake pads 65/70% worn

Front tyres worn on inner edges

General under body corrosion

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Under trays limit inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 171,037 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine management light on

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads 60/70% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 171,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management light on

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

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

Oil level low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads 60/70% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 168,299 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 162,399 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 156,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 144,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 126,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 113,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 96,317 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,151 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,692 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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WU53 ZXM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZXM, 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 WU53 ZXM registered?

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

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