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BK03 UBU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,389 mi
Last recorded140,389 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 UBU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 140,389 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 137,930 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,981 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,333 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 130,329 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 126,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 109,341 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 109,340 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 105,658 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,948 miles

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,510 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,933 miles

centre rear seat belt is missing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,704 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,756 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,852 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for BK03 UBU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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