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BV03 TZK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,677 mi
Last recorded58,677 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2013 58,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 58,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,983 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,693 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 37,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,729 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,030 miles

nearside front bumper marked,engine under tray fitted,front pads low,front & rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,051 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 25,010 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhaust box clamp loose

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,152 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 TZK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV03 TZK, 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 TZK registered?

BV03 TZK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BV03 TZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 TZK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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