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BM03 ZEM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,253 mi
Last recorded119,253 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 ZEM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 119,253 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 118,523 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 117,857 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 117,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osf inner position lamp not working

Pass 8 May 2019 116,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 110,308 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,323 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,569 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 74,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pad and disc wear

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2011 57,985 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2011 57,836 miles

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

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

front brake disc wear

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,394 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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BM03 ZEM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BM03 ZEM, 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 BM03 ZEM registered?

BM03 ZEM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BM03 ZEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM03 ZEM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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