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BD03 HFS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,574 mi
Last recorded83,574 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 83,574 miles

Sills and underside covered

Fail 22 Oct 2025 83,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Sills and underside covered

Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,073 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 81,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 75,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear toe adjust arm, outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear toe adjust arm, outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

PAS Fluid on minimum

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded to almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,636 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

brake disc corroded, both side rear (inner side

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,353 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,262 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 61,261 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 56,438 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,206 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,941 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 44,453 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,689 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,017 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 23,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,804 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 HFS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD03 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

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

Is BD03 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 HFS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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