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BC03 FYS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,306 mi
Last recorded43,306 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FYS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,306 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,229 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,879 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2009 64,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,493 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 36,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,277 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 FYS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FYS, 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 BC03 FYS registered?

BC03 FYS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is BC03 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 FYS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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