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BU03 WXF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,110 mi
Last recorded89,110 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WXF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 89,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 86,185 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 86,184 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 85,917 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 85,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 81,806 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,178 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 73,135 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 76,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 73,730 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 73,727 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2016 70,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 66,971 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 61,603 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 61,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 57,713 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 46,923 miles

brake warning light showing

Pass 4 May 2010 41,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 41,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 32,968 miles

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

Offside wiper slight smearing

Pass 14 May 2008 25,949 miles

Slight Leak From GearBox

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,900 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,966 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 WXF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WXF, 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

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What year was BU03 WXF registered?

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

Is BU03 WXF safe to buy?

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