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BL03 ARX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,214 mi
Last recorded106,214 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ARX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,829 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel ones fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 100,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel ones fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel ones fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 88,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,675 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,673 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,813 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 36,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 36,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and scored.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 36,793 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and scored.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,007 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,738 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,717 miles

Nearside and offside front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded close to the minimum standard.

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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BL03 ARX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL03 ARX, 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 BL03 ARX registered?

BL03 ARX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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