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BT03 NWW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,391 mi
Last recorded87,391 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 NWW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 87,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 87,042 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 87,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,224 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges of tread

Fail 16 Feb 2017 83,223 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges of tread

front wipers split on ends

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,846 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 81,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,135 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 79,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 73,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper split on end

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,183 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 53,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,096 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,181 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 NWW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT03 NWW, 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 BT03 NWW registered?

BT03 NWW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is BT03 NWW safe to buy?

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