CarVerify

Free Car Check

BC03 NRZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

136,642 mi
Last recorded136,642 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 NRZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 136,642 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 136,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 134,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 132,137 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre OSR tyre has a screw protruding from the tread ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 127,443 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s and perished in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 124,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 122,596 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 121,128 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 119,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 117,110 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,932 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,946 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,270 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 101,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,124 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 81,916 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 57,607 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2006 50,195 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
Full Jaguar S-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BC03 NRZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NRZ, 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

How do I check the history of BC03 NRZ?

You can check the full history of BC03 NRZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BC03 NRZ registered?

BC03 NRZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BC03 NRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 NRZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC03 NRZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BC03 NRZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.