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BC03 UEM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,813 mi
Last recorded129,813 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UEM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 129,813 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 126,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 122,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 113,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 108,578 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,246 miles

Parking brake pads worn approximately 2mm

Pass 14 Feb 2019 100,969 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,684 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,040 miles

offside front door mirror taped up

Fail 26 Nov 2011 63,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front door mirror taped up

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,674 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 59,671 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 54,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,307 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,555 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,591 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 UEM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UEM, 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

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What year was BC03 UEM registered?

BC03 UEM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is BC03 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 UEM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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