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BL03 CJF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,941 mi
Last recorded87,941 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 CJF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 87,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 87,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,381 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 86,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 86,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 86,978 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 85,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,838 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front tyre worn inner side

rear brake discs slightly pitted

undertray fitted to floors

Pass 12 Jul 2010 80,717 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,096 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,640 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,933 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,986 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

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

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 CJF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL03 CJF, 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 CJF registered?

BL03 CJF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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