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WU53 ZYM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,770 mi
Last recorded91,770 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 ZYM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,816 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO MINIMUM LIMIT / MUST BE CHANGED IMMEDIATLY

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

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

warning emissions lamp on

Fail 13 Sep 2013 63,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lpg system tested for leaks/ no leaks apparent

offside front metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (this item treated-no further action required)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lpg system tested for leaks/ no leaks apparent

offside front metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (this item treated-no further action required)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emgine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2012 61,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emgine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,255 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 55,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,186 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 46,346 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 46,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,447 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,248 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 ZYM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU53 ZYM, 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.

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What year was WU53 ZYM registered?

WU53 ZYM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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