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BG03 JUU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,432 mi
Last recorded127,432 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 JUU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 127,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic outer cill covers fitted

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of inner cills

Pass 18 Sep 2019 125,422 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 121,378 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,395 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 116,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,118 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre as nail in tread

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 108,171 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 108,171 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in front to rear brake pipes but unable to check properly under covers

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

vehicle has possible overheating fault?

Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,217 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing close to wear indicators

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge [225/55/16w]

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 9 Aug 2011 102,533 miles

oil level slightly low + possible leak on engine?

rear brake pads wearing thin but unable to check properly through wheels

secondary bonnet catch sticking

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 12 Aug 2010 100,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 87,769 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 87,769 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,946 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 74,946 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Mar 2007 69,747 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 65,460 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 65,460 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 JUU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JUU, 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 JUU registered?

BG03 JUU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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