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BL03 EVM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

254,934 mi
Last recorded254,934 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 EVM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 254,934 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 254,928 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 253,010 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 252,319 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer edge ()

Fail 10 Dec 2021 252,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer edge ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 249,287 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 245,532 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 245,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 241,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 236,754 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 236,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 31 May 2016 236,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 234,075 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 234,075 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 26 May 2015 233,770 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 230,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 211,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 211,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 191,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 168,190 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2010 143,907 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2009 122,545 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 122,545 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 64,276 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 EVM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

BL03 EVM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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