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BD03 UVB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,464 mi
Last recorded136,464 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UVB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 136,464 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,800 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2022 132,797 miles

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,731 miles

Engine noise , 5 litres of oil added .

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,324 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 118,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Fail 23 Apr 2018 118,801 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe underneath under-tray next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill completely rotten, plastic cover covering outer unable to check (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 113,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside sill corroded and holed

eml on

Fail 6 Apr 2017 113,688 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside sill corroded and holed

eml on

Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,175 miles

E.M.L. On

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 111,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

E.M.L. On

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,122 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 108,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front tyre low on outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,197 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 102,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,910 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,850 miles

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

front wiper motor catching on plastic panels

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,850 miles

front wiper motor catching on plastic panels

Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,609 miles

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

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

boot full not allowing for a full inspection

both front tyres worn unevenly on outside edges

Fail 29 Apr 2010 89,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

boot full not allowing for a full inspection

both front tyres worn unevenly on outside edges

Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,559 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,615 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,793 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 UVB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

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

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