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BU03 WXA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,471 mi
Last recorded123,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WXA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,471 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 123,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 119,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 119,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,068 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and outer boots. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner and outer boots. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,790 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,729 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,657 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,757 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,276 miles

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

plastic under trays covering floor/chassis

slight wear lips on both front brake discs

Fail 4 Oct 2010 69,276 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

plastic under trays covering floor/chassis

slight wear lips on both front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,127 miles

nearside rear steering arm gaiter split

Fail 2 Oct 2009 63,001 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,365 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,665 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,443 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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BU03 WXA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU03 WXA, 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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BU03 WXA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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