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BT03 XEG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,935 mi
Last recorded119,935 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XEG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,935 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail & cracking between tread

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

eml light on

engine cover & undertrey fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 112,484 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 110,231 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2010 107,377 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 105,111 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 89,422 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 81,104 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 XEG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

BT03 XEG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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