MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other suspension components
under trays and some covers fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over wear bars (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed by jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed by jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over wear bars (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (2.4.A.3)
Front metal pipe work of front flexi hose assemblies coroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (2.4.A.3)
Front metal pipe work of front flexi hose assemblies coroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
NSR shock absorber lower mounting bush has slight play
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK03 VCU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?
BK03 VCU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is BK03 VCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK03 VCU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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