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BL03 TZW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,377 mi
Last recorded85,377 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2021 85,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 80,498 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,189 miles

Both rear lower arms bushes starting to deteriorate

Rear subframe corroded in places

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,923 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,957 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,342 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,936 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,894 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,381 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,034 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,568 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 45,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,010 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 TZW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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