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BL03 TXY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,737 mi
Last recorded121,737 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 121,737 miles

SUBFRAMES CORRODED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Aug 2021 115,256 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2021 115,254 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,037 miles

SUBFRAMES CORRODED

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,892 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 95,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 92,374 miles

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

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

both inner and outer sills covered with plastic trimming

both rear springs slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 89,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded floor / chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

unable to do full inspection, outer sills .do to sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,204 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 86,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

o/s/f tyre worn bald inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,351 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 76,326 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 68,767 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2012 60,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,853 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,294 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,524 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,415 miles

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

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,794 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,756 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 TXY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXY, 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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What year was BL03 TXY registered?

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

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