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BT03 XEH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,087 mi
Last recorded108,087 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XEH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 108,087 miles

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

all brake pipes corroding and mostly greased

all tyres perishing and worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2022 102,751 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2021 98,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 96,262 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 96,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,999 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 89,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,199 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,065 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 79,004 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 37,706 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,680 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,882 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 XEH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XEH, 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 XEH registered?

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

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