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BU03 WXD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,131 mi
Last recorded58,131 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,131 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 58,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside mirror has casing missing

Rear discs slightly pitted

Windscreen has slight scratches not obstructing view

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,393 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 30,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,982 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 25,860 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 19,334 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 WXD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU03 WXD?

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What year was BU03 WXD registered?

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

Is BU03 WXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 WXD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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