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BF03 VCP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,457 mi
Last recorded139,457 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VCP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 139,457 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 126,430 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 126,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 110,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 99,026 miles

Suspect cracked floor panel supporting drivers seat!

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,926 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 57,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,979 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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BF03 VCP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF03 VCP, 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 BF03 VCP registered?

BF03 VCP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BF03 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 VCP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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