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BC03 FYR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,962 mi
Last recorded122,962 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FYR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 122,962 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Front - rear brake pipes corroded at rear

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub, rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust cracked weld, by rear silencer

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Sills corroded, covered by undertrays

Undertray damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2021 122,962 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Front - rear brake pipes corroded at rear

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub, rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust cracked weld, by rear silencer

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Sills corroded, covered by undertrays

Undertray damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,887 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub, rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2018 144,806 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 144,806 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 88,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,059 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

N/S/R DRIVESHAFT OUTER GAITOR SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 69,059 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

N/S/R DRIVESHAFT OUTER GAITOR SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,148 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 50,148 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,971 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSION

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,829 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,818 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,667 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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BC03 FYR 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 77.8%.

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 BC03 FYR, 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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BC03 FYR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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