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BK03 WRT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,282 mi
Last recorded125,282 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 WRT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 125,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 125,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear control arm gaiters split

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear control arm gaiters split

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 113,569 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 113,567 miles

Central Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML LIGHT ON INDICATING A FAULT WITH ENGINE

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 109,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,610 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s front tyre valve perrished

Fail 12 Dec 2014 104,977 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,977 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 104,041 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2013 103,953 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

inner sills starting to corrode

offside front tyre low on tread

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2012 102,413 miles

full undershield fitted

nearside front tyre getting low on tread at 2.5mm

Fail 25 Nov 2012 102,413 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

full undershield fitted

nearside front tyre getting low on tread at 2.5mm

Pass 20 Nov 2011 99,627 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2011 99,627 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 94,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 94,690 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,661 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 81,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 64,314 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 WRT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WRT, 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 WRT registered?

BK03 WRT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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