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BK03 VHV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,480 mi
Last recorded126,480 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 VHV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 126,480 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 126,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 115,037 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 111,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 100,400 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 90,959 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,830 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,186 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 VHV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

BK03 VHV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is BK03 VHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 VHV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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