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BD03 HFG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,171 mi
Last recorded129,171 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HFG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,171 miles

Side panels and under carriage fitted on underside not allowing full and proper inspection of various components

Fail 18 Oct 2018 129,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,913 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,897 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 114,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,966 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 108,954 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 95,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,851 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 72,849 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,183 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,135 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,657 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 35,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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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BD03 HFG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BD03 HFG, 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 BD03 HFG registered?

BD03 HFG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is BD03 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 HFG shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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