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BD03 HFM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,653 mi
Last recorded116,653 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 HFM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 116,653 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 11 Feb 2016 116,653 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 105,728 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 105,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 102,544 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 102,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,750 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 93,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre on 3mm 225/55/16W

Fail 1 May 2012 93,511 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre on 3mm 225/55/16W

parking brake cables chaffing on anti roll bar drop links

Pass 3 May 2011 83,911 miles

Offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,729 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 66,253 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 60,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,956 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 43,814 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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BD03 HFM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HFM, 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 BD03 HFM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD03 HFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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