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BC03 FZE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,594 mi
Last recorded134,594 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 134,594 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 134,100 miles

Battery light on at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (235/50R17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 133,433 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 133,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear suspension rod ball joint dust cover perished but preventing the ingress of dirt (marked in yellow)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,863 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 127,626 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,680 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 122,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 106,959 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 98,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 91,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 60,397 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres getting low in center

Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,397 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres getting low in center

Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,450 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 FZE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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