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BG03 KSE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,760 mi
Last recorded114,760 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KSE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,760 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 114,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,948 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSF NSR tyres perished

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 113,947 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NSF NSR tyres perished

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 112,453 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,434 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 111,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Jan 2018 111,332 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened anti roll bar linkage bent (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2017 110,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rubber on both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2017 110,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rubber on both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,888 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 107,648 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 105,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 103,666 miles

Both rear wheels are buckled

Front brake pads are worn low

Handbrake cables are fouling anti-roll bar links

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 103,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear wheels are buckled

Front brake pads are worn low

Handbrake cables are fouling anti-roll bar links

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,620 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 100,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2011 93,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,359 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 85,889 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 83,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 70,362 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 KSE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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