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BT03 EJZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,092 mi
Last recorded103,092 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 EJZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 103,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged DAMAGED OUTER SIDEWALL AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front foglamp damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2022 103,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged DAMAGED OUTER SIDEWALL AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front foglamp damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 101,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 101,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 99,371 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine cover is fitted

under tray is fitted

under tray is fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

both sill sections appear rusty (covers fitted unable to fully inspect)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,522 miles

n/s/r bottom arm outer bush gaiter split but no ingress

n/s/r tyre cracking badly around sidewall

Fail 13 Jan 2016 82,520 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r bottom arm outer bush gaiter split but no ingress

n/s/r tyre cracking badly around sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 77,356 miles

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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both Front Tyres Perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,231 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,811 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,643 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,292 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,141 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,104 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 EJZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJZ, 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 EJZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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