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BL03 CJJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,896 mi
Last recorded89,896 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 CJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,896 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,630 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,485 miles

Oil leak ()

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

deep corrosion on and around rear sub-frame/suspension points

Fail 22 Aug 2017 80,485 miles

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

deep corrosion on and around rear sub-frame/suspension points

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,609 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,412 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,877 miles

front tyres wearing on edges + on 3.0mm

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,137 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,280 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,936 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,793 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,311 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,766 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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BL03 CJJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CJJ, 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 CJJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL03 CJJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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