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BP03 MBX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,411 mi
Last recorded86,411 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 86,411 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on both edges

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear drop links have slight play

front brake pads on limit

nearside rear quarter pannel slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside door mirror cover missing

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads on limit

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 70,037 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,725 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 55,657 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,242 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 MBX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

BP03 MBX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is BP03 MBX safe to buy?

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