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BG03 JRV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,082 mi
Last recorded78,082 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JRV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 78,082 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 78,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp lenses worn misty

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 76,114 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front pads wearing thin

movement in rear shock absorber lower bushes, n/s worse

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner, 3mm

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner, 2mm

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre inner shoulder getting smooth!!

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

i)Front tyres worn uneven.ii)Front brake discs worn.iii)Off side brake pipe corroded (at front).

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,532 miles

Front Brake Discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Tyre Advisories;uneven wear;inner treads on:Both fronts and Off side rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,729 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,875 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,203 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 55,203 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,887 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 43,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,413 miles

front pads getting low

nsr tyre inner edge wearing

osr tyre inner edge worn out

requires 4 wheel alignment

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,476 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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BG03 JRV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

BG03 JRV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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