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B16 AFK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

183,483 mi
Last recorded183,483 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 AFK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 183,483 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 182,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 178,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front ball joint cover perished but not split

Nearside Rear ball joint cover perished but not split

Offside Front ball joint cover perished but not split

Offside Rear ball joint cover perished but not split

Pass 31 May 2022 108,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 105,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,391 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 98,519 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,971 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,048 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,820 miles

advise front brake pads starting to wear low

advise front tyres slightly staggered

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in rear supension bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front brake pads starting to wear low

advise front tyres slightly staggered

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in rear supension bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,450 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 51,448 miles

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

both rear brake caliper brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,453 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,789 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 43,783 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,936 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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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B16 AFK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B16 AFK, 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 B16 AFK registered?

B16 AFK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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