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BG03 ECX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ECX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 157,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 156,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,242 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 149,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 140,159 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 135,979 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,245 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 123,245 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 115,703 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight exhaust blow to offside rear back box.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 115,703 miles

Slight exhaust blow to offside rear back box.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,259 miles

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

o/s/r silencer has corrosion hole in side of silencer box

Fail 7 Mar 2013 109,259 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r silencer has corrosion hole in side of silencer box

Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,046 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,731 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 88,731 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r door does not open from eithier side

Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,687 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres on 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

metal in offside rear tyre

nearside rear number plate light came on when tapped

offside front wiper blade split but still clears the screen

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,967 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

metal in offside rear tyre

nearside rear number plate light came on when tapped

offside front wiper blade split but still clears the screen

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 15 Mar 2007 74,308 miles

corrosion on rear brake disc working faces

large undertrays restricting full underside inspection

plastic oversills fitted

rear disc pads may be getting low

slight play in n.s and o/s rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play in o/s/f steering gear

Pass 20 Mar 2006 108,878 miles

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

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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BG03 ECX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG03 ECX, 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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BG03 ECX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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