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BL03 FNX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FNX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 101,535 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 98,266 miles

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

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to front bumper n/side

Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,122 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 95,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2016 90,947 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,684 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,361 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,149 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 63,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,503 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 32,503 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 25,947 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 FNX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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