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BL03 FZS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,150 mi
Last recorded187,150 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 187,150 miles

1)Engine light and engine has misfire advise repair. (2)Wiper blades slight smear advise clean.(3)Oil leak advise clean and repair.

Body has slight corrosion both sills corroding unable to access as covers fitted. (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all fronts and rears and front to rear starting to get in poor condition. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber bush slight play

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside outer minor play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 179,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills ,sill covers fitted unable to access corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes front to rear some covered with under tray advise remove and inspect (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm surface cracking inner sidewall tear/damage no cords/ply exposed at time (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 179,615 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working ? (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Body has slight corrosion both sills ,sill covers fitted unable to access corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes front to rear some covered with under tray advise remove and inspect (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm surface cracking inner sidewall tear/damage no cords/ply exposed at time (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 178,249 miles

E.M.Light on

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 13 Apr 2015 178,249 miles

E.M.Light on

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 172,764 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 172,764 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 161,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 150,231 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 150,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 139,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 127,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 112,838 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 105,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 75,842 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 FZS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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