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BL03 TYC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,589 mi
Last recorded106,589 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 106,589 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 106,546 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,549 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 105,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 102,929 miles

bodywork has rust/corrosion

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 May 2016 98,464 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

all brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 78,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,527 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,855 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,596 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 13,117 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 TYC 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 86.7%.

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

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