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BL03 FTA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,505 mi
Last recorded108,505 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FTA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 108,505 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamp plastic lenses faded. (1.7.5a)

rear subframe under body & components very dry corrosion.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,589 miles

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

rear subframe & components very dry surface corossion.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 103,110 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 103,110 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,951 miles

rear tyre walls perished.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,977 miles

n/s front screen washer jet poor in operation

Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,935 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 64,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,366 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,546 miles

both front wipers have splits in the blades

Fail 14 Jun 2007 34,546 miles

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

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

both front wipers have splits in the blades

Fail 29 Jun 2006 27,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,287 miles

nail in tyre

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 FTA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL03 FTA registered?

BL03 FTA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BL03 FTA safe to buy?

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