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BD03 OWV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,019 mi
Last recorded121,019 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OWV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 121,019 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 118,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonded bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 112,862 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass badly discoloured. Advise repair (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 112,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass badly discoloured. Advise repair (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 107,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 107,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,099 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 May 2017 96,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & pipe join cracked (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 96,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tracking arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tracking arm (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & pipe join cracked (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,756 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 85,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 72,149 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 66,727 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm of tread

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm of tread

Fail 4 May 2012 66,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm of tread

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm of tread

Pass 10 May 2011 60,392 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 54,200 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2009 48,714 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 48,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 41,804 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,757 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 OWV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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