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BP03 PVN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,241 mi
Last recorded91,241 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 PVN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 91,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been rust treated, including all brake and fuel pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2024 89,059 miles

Lower Corrosion to underside of vehicle has been treated.

Nearside Front Shock absorber is making a noise and when suspension moves. Vibration can be felt on body of shock absorber.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly weeping. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly weeping. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Silencer heat shield becoming loose

Pass 2 May 2023 84,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s inner sills have some corrosion

o/s and n/s rear dampers, outer casing corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 81,861 miles

vehicle has had various welding repairs that are covered in underseal

Pass 30 Apr 2021 76,573 miles

Vehicle has had welding repairs that have been covered in underseal

Pass 1 May 2020 76,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear chassis legs adjacent to rear subframe mounts are corroded

Fail 1 May 2020 76,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear chassis legs adjacent to rear subframe mounts are corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 73,676 miles

corrosion adjacent to rear subframe mounts

Fail 7 May 2019 73,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

corrosion adjacent to rear subframe mounts

Pass 3 May 2018 71,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

check engine lamp on

Fail 3 May 2018 71,190 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

check engine lamp on

Pass 10 May 2017 67,877 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe and mountings corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 67,877 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe and mountings corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,708 miles

chassis adjacent to rear subframe mounts corroded

o/s mirror deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 64,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

chassis adjacent to rear subframe mounts corroded

o/s mirror deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 62,368 miles

both rear tyres perished

both wiper blades are splitting

Fail 6 May 2015 62,368 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

both wiper blades are splitting

Pass 2 May 2014 60,021 miles

corrosion in front and rear suspension and exhaust

movement in front suspension

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 55,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 51,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 49,125 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 49,125 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 45,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,454 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,249 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,991 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 PVN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PVN, 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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BP03 PVN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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