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AV03 WHW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,881 mi
Last recorded49,881 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 WHW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,881 miles

wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,148 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,364 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,578 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 37,573 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 28,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 28,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,009 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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AV03 WHW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AV03 WHW, 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 AV03 WHW registered?

AV03 WHW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AV03 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 WHW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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