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BV03 TXY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

353,834 mi
Last recorded353,834 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 TXY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 353,834 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 345,975 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 338,943 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 318,589 miles

front discs surfice heavily corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 318,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs surfice heavily corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 317,717 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 317,581 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 311,458 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 302,071 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 273,883 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 229,732 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 229,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BV03 TXY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV03 TXY, 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 BV03 TXY registered?

BV03 TXY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BV03 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 TXY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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