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B15 TYP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,585 mi
Last recorded116,585 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 TYP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 116,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 109,065 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded, sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end holed/repaired/covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 109,065 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded, sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end holed/repaired/covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 105,970 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2023 105,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,615 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 97,386 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 93,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 87,225 miles

both front outer sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 84,752 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer rose joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer rose joint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,702 miles

nearside and offside outer sills damaged and slight corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2016 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside outer sills damaged and slight corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

offside and nearside rear , upper and lower suspension arms bushes have slight play and are perrished

rear brake discs are pitted and slightly scored

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,902 miles

N/S/R tyre has a cut in the sidewall, not showing cordes

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 61,389 miles

Rear discs rusty on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,531 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 49,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,506 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 39,506 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)

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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B15 TYP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B15 TYP, 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 B15 TYP registered?

B15 TYP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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