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BL03 TZR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,014 mi
Last recorded100,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 TZR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 100,014 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 100,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,159 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,635 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,513 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,174 miles

Coil springs corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,243 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,560 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,040 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,229 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,416 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,065 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,512 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 22,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,935 miles

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

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 TZR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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