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AX03 WEV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,224 mi
Last recorded126,224 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 WEV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 126,224 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 123,753 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 120,930 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread in centres

Fail 9 Feb 2024 120,928 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres on 3mm tread in centres

Fail 20 Dec 2023 120,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 118,544 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 118,541 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 115,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,058 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 113,055 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near sub frame mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,021 miles

rear steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 91,512 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,629 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to sub frames & steel brake pipes including ferrals

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,940 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,937 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,324 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,262 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,182 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,509 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,509 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,933 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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AX03 WEV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AX03 WEV, 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 AX03 WEV registered?

AX03 WEV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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