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BD03 UUS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,830 mi
Last recorded95,830 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UUS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,830 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front low on tread on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 88,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s main steels at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leaks

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,108 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 79,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

discs lipped

general corrosion underside of vehicle inc subframe,springs

undertrays + sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2021 79,567 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

discs lipped

general corrosion underside of vehicle inc subframe,springs

undertrays + sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 75,200 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 71,542 miles

front inner brake pads at 4mm discs are worn

front wipers starting to smear also o\s wiper arm is hitting bonnet (new one required)

Fail 9 May 2018 71,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush track rod end (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush shock absorber lower bush excess play bush in lower arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four upper and lower rear suspension arm bush gaitors split\perished (2.4.G.2)

rear inner brake pads getting low

front inner brake pads at 4mm discs are worn

front wipers starting to smear also o\s wiper arm is hitting bonnet (new one required)

Pass 22 May 2017 68,510 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 63,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 58,848 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 52,350 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 46,116 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 40,607 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 35,914 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,827 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,318 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 7 May 2008 19,522 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 7,753 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)

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 UUS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD03 UUS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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