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BW03 EKK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,186 mi
Last recorded187,186 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EKK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2023 187,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch by inner sill marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 185,055 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 185,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main run to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 184,799 miles

Both rear sills slight surface corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2018 180,773 miles

O/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

O/S head light slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2017 175,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 162,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 162,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 May 2015 138,163 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 120,333 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 101,437 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,790 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,867 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle brake checked to best of ability

Fail 20 Apr 2011 92,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under trays fitted to vehicle brake checked to best of ability

Pass 13 May 2010 85,836 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 75,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 75,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,233 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 EKK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BW03 EKK, 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 EKK registered?

BW03 EKK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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