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BL03 FZE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,800 mi
Last recorded128,800 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FZE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 128,800 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,907 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Feb 2017 117,121 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower shocker bolt welded but is secure

Fail 16 Feb 2017 117,117 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower shocker bolt welded but is secure

both wipers split, but do clear.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,616 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower shocker bolt welded but secure tightened

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower shocker bolt welded but secure tightened

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,558 miles

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

Nearside front shock absorber bottom bolt and nut welded in place

Fail 22 Jan 2015 101,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML On

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

Nearside front shock absorber bottom bolt and nut welded in place

Pass 21 Feb 2014 94,143 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 94,133 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,264 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,688 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 70,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,270 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,286 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,629 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 34,722 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 FZE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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