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BU03 WXC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WXC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2023 103,374 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2022 101,959 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 101,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 99,333 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 99,333 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2020 97,063 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,465 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 92,351 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,114 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,114 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 82,841 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2016 78,694 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,786 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,598 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,686 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,022 miles

airbag light on

Pass 13 May 2011 53,982 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 May 2010 50,698 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 25,171 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 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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What year was BU03 WXC registered?

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

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