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BG03 XTF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,398 mi
Last recorded82,398 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 XTF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,578 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 77,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension rusting bad

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,061 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 76,057 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 74,285 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and rear number plates (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative and offside (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear Inner handbrake pads low and offside rear brake disc slight lipped

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,392 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,380 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,250 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,549 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,018 miles

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

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

Wiper blades worn

Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,018 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 47,495 miles

both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,621 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,255 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre bald inside & o/s/f tyre nearly bald inside (tyre size is 245/40zr18)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 25,255 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre bald inside & o/s/f tyre nearly bald inside (tyre size is 245/40zr18)

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 XTF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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