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BC03 FZB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FZB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 99,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 96,644 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,905 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 93,602 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack boot split and leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Handbrake pads worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable to check outer sills for corrosion due to covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,828 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,414 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 90,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,336 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,347 miles

Jaguar leaper fitted to bonnet.

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

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

Tie bar gaitor split on o/s/r.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,426 miles

Coolant leak

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,389 miles

Both rear discs are corroded on inner face.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 86,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear discs are corroded on inner face.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,023 miles

Advise rear brake discs corroded on inside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 83,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise front wiper blades split

Advise rear brake discs corroded on inside

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,742 miles

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

inside of rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2012 78,741 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

inside of rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,594 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,607 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,972 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,006 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,432 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 FZB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC03 FZB, 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 FZB registered?

BC03 FZB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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