MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,374 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (c))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake cable insecure Nearside is on wheel and offside is on drop link. (1.1.15 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
very strong fuel smell from passenger front
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
very strong fuel smell from passenger front
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and side walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover missing
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested Both fronts (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a worn lower bush, allowing movement
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both headlamps deteriorated
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
sill covers fitted, unable to check fully
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb possibly in wrong (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a worn lower bush, allowing movement
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both headlamps deteriorated
engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components
sill covers fitted, unable to check fully
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and slight play (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BU03 WXC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 WXC, 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 WXC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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