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BG03 JHJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,225 mi
Last recorded138,225 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 138,225 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 126,663 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 125,854 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,009 miles

air bag light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 99,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,139 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,001 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,568 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,022 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,424 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BG03 JHJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG03 JHJ, 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 BG03 JHJ registered?

BG03 JHJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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