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BP03 GFY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,400 mi
Last recorded119,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 GFY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,396 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 157,752 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 150,375 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 150,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 142,453 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 142,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 129,729 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 129,729 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,475 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 119,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 114,241 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 114,241 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 106,884 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 89,377 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 89,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 63,610 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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BP03 GFY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BP03 GFY, 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 BP03 GFY registered?

BP03 GFY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is BP03 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 GFY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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