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BP03 MBU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,678 mi
Last recorded157,678 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 MBU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 157,678 miles

parking brake light on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 153,588 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2009 149,089 miles

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

both blades split on ends

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 141,790 miles

damage on outer sidewall of n/s front tyre

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2007 132,375 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 130,786 miles

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

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

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

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 MBU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP03 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

BP03 MBU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BP03 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 MBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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