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BL03 CJZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

180,381 mi
Last recorded180,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 CJZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 180,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 171,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 163,138 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 148,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

low oil

various oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2013 148,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

low oil

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2012 130,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

clean up rear brake pipes

low power steering fluid

o/s numberplate lamp worked when tapped

various oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2011 114,521 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

creak from o/s/f front susp arm

drag on o/s/f brake

low oil

o/s numberplate lamp worked when tapped

rattle on o/s/f on roadtest

Pass 10 Jun 2010 99,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

headlamp worked when tapped

splits in both front wipers

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,005 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,813 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

check all levels and tyre pressures

check brake pads alround

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,618 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,012 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 CJZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CJZ, 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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BL03 CJZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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