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BL03 FZH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,115 mi
Last recorded108,115 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FZH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,115 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,842 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eng.cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2019 106,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

eng.cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 102,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,543 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

undertrays and eng.cover fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 100,543 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertrays and eng.cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,216 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eng.covers fitted

eng.man.light on

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 91,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eng.covers fitted

eng.man.light on

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 83,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 75,588 miles

slight Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

factory under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,019 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)

off side tyre screw in tread area

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,838 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,055 miles

Puncture nsf tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2009 24,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Puncture nsf tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 21,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,660 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,536 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 FZH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FZH, 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 FZH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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