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BT03 EJJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,625 mi
Last recorded76,625 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 EJJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 76,625 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front, steel part (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sill areas, sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Most suspension component dust covers deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,674 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills also covered by trims unable see all of sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 71,307 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills unable to see all due to covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 68,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded and metal sections on hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various at rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sills badly corroded,unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2022 68,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded and metal sections on hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various at rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sills badly corroded,unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,491 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 65,604 miles

all springs corroded

corroded brake pipes at rear and to o/s/f hose

corrosion to underbody and subframes

metal sections of front flexible brake hoses corroded

n/s wiper poor

rear track control arm balljoint boots deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted.

Nearside rear shock absorber bush has slight wear.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 63,583 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted.

Nearside rear shock absorber bush has slight wear.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted.

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear and offside front ON legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,827 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertray fitted covering underbody components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,744 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 38,254 miles

advise all 4 tyres worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,817 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 25,780 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,947 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,569 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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BT03 EJJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BT03 EJJ, 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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BT03 EJJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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