MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective giving poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rears touching chassis rail (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted touching shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper to hose pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished with deep cracks in both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective incorrectly fitted exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
O/S/R brake slightly grabbing
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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BN03 WGF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 WGF, 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 WGF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 March 2003.
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