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BK03 PFV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,480 mi
Last recorded88,480 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 PFV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Lower rose bush rubber covers deteriorated

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Lower rose bush rubber covers deteriorated

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of inner sills and floor area

Pass 1 Jul 2021 87,676 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 87,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,324 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 86,324 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 84,200 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 84,175 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe mount (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leaks

unable to inspect sills due to sill covers

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 73,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on edge and cracking 225 55zr16

rad in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,850 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre has slight cracks

offside rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 3 Oct 2011 70,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks

offside front tyre has slight cracks

offside rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 67,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,614 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,201 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BK03 PFV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK03 PFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 PFV registered?

BK03 PFV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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