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BN03 GXL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,860 mi
Last recorded141,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 GXL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 141,860 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 141,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 132,592 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted seat belt not checked

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

Offside Rear Tyre has some small cuts

Offside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 132,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted seat belt not checked

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

Offside Rear Tyre has some small cuts

Offside Rear Tyre slightly distorted

Offside Rear 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 31 Dec 2015 120,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,199 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine tray poorly secured

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside and nearside rear outersills damaged

trims fitted to outersills and underszides

Fail 5 Jan 2015 112,165 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine tray poorly secured

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside and nearside rear outersills damaged

trims fitted to outersills and underszides

Pass 27 Dec 2013 102,658 miles

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

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

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

worn disc's,pads 70%.

no engine oil

Fail 27 Dec 2013 102,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

worn disc's,pads 70%.

no engine oil

Pass 1 Feb 2013 96,257 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm markers

Pass 24 Mar 2012 92,603 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 92,603 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,170 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 87,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 82,532 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 82,501 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

slight play in offside rear lower wishbone (inner) bush

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,610 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 75,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 65,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,018 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 42,827 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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BN03 GXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN03 GXL, 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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BN03 GXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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