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BW03 EGF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,187 mi
Last recorded182,187 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EGF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 182,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes greased, OSR slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF & OSF worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 182,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes greased, OSR slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF & OSF worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,440 miles

both rear inner sill rusty

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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 111,418 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear inner sill rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,037 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 101,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front windscreen wipers split at ends

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,788 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 97,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,928 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 86,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 86,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,680 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,668 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,962 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,763 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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BW03 EGF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BW03 EGF, 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 BW03 EGF registered?

BW03 EGF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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