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BC03 PLX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,583 mi
Last recorded103,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 PLX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 103,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 102,447 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle undertrays obscure testible items

Fail 12 Feb 2018 102,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

vehicle undertrays obscure testible items

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,855 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,855 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,490 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 95,490 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [all sections] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [all sections] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,293 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,615 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,615 miles

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,082 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,629 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 31,328 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 PLX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

BC03 PLX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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