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BL03 YJZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,892 mi
Last recorded147,892 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 YJZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,892 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 147,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 128,624 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at front & rear) (3.6.B.2c)

nearside & offside front tyres inner edges of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

offside front inner wheel arch cover damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2015 128,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at front & rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (approx 2mm) recommend replace (3.5.1g)

nearside & offside front tyres inner edges of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

offside front inner wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2014 120,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 106,228 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,499 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2010 90,650 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 90,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,754 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 71,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,086 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 69,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,688 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 41,066 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,066 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,393 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 40,393 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has no J RATING ON TYRE

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 YJZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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