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BH 3623

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,857 mi
Last recorded126,857 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH 3623
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 126,857 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 126,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 126,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 123,598 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 120,755 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 120,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 117,915 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

outer sills and floor covered by trims

Pass 15 Jun 2020 115,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

underside and outer sills covered by trims

Fail 15 Jun 2020 115,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

underside and outer sills covered by trims

Pass 12 Jun 2019 110,313 miles

Brake flexible pipes corroding

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front brakes 15% out of balance

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

o/s and n/s side members corroding (sills floors etc)

Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,082 miles

Front brakes binding slightly, noted when rotated by hand

some brake pipes and metal ends of flexible pipes corroding

some play in the rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2017 99,709 miles

Some play in the rear suspension bushes o/s and n/s

Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,370 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 95,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sil (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sil (5.2.6)

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

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

Removal of plastic sils required for full corrosion assesement.

present for re-test with plastic sils removed.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,064 miles

Some play in the rear suspension bushes

main brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,556 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,472 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,190 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 73,189 miles

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,627 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,652 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,843 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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BH 3623 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BH 3623, 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 BH 3623 registered?

BH 3623 is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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