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BJ03 WVY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,071 mi
Last recorded110,071 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 WVY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 110,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,487 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 107,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,691 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 84,687 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,687 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 84,526 miles

Offside Outer 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,960 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,318 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2011 68,905 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,294 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,415 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,096 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 80,133 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,953 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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BJ03 WVY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ03 WVY, 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 BJ03 WVY registered?

BJ03 WVY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 WVY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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