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BV03 TYC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,706 mi
Last recorded56,706 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 TYC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,706 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,381 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 52,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,520 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,824 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,823 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,628 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 17,628 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,735 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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BV03 TYC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BV03 TYC, 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 BV03 TYC registered?

BV03 TYC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is BV03 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 TYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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