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WV53 EVP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 EVP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 90,552 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 82,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,715 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox oil sump gasket ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 77,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 50 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 50 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox oil sump gasket ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 73,333 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2015 73,274 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f orange reflector missing

o/s/r seat belt mouldy

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,370 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,065 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 55,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,159 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,084 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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WV53 EVP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WV53 EVP, 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 WV53 EVP registered?

WV53 EVP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is WV53 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 EVP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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