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BD03 OWH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,721 mi
Last recorded136,721 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OWH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 136,721 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2017 136,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 132,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 130,089 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 130,089 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 126,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 123,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 120,912 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,065 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Jan 2010 108,951 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,204 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,741 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,952 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 OWH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

BD03 OWH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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