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BP52 RMZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,595 mi
Last recorded184,595 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 RMZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 184,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 7 Feb 2018 184,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Sep 2016 184,573 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 179,344 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 179,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 165,750 miles

O/S wiper arm pivot badly worn

O/S/R inner side light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 165,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S wiper arm pivot badly worn

O/S/R inner side light not working

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 151,286 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front wipers split on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2013 156,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front wipers split on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2012 141,775 miles

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

Parking brake MIL light on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 141,775 miles

Parking brake MIL light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 128,888 miles

O/S/R inner side light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2011 128,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

O/S/R inner side light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2010 111,591 miles

both hand brake cables fouling rear link bars

covers fitted to outer sills and under car so unable to check for corrosion

engine light on

in car display reads parking brake fault

Fail 27 Jul 2010 111,361 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

both hand brake cables fouling rear link bars

covers fitted to outer sills and under car so unable to check for corrosion

engine light on

in car display reads parking brake fault

Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,376 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 75,269 miles

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,269 miles

advise n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2007 63,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 46,910 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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BP52 RMZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP52 RMZ, 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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BP52 RMZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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