MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated AND UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE. (3.5.1g)
Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE. INNER AND OUTER. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE. (4.1.E.1)
osf tyre wearing inner edge
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre rear seat belt is missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK03 UBU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 BK03 UBU, 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 BK03 UBU registered?
BK03 UBU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 March 2003.
Is BK03 UBU safe to buy?
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