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BW03 OSD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,111 mi
Last recorded106,111 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OSD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 106,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,614 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 99,612 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

scratch in front windsreen

Fail 11 Feb 2013 92,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

scratch in front windsreen

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,800 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault in system.Both front wipers show signs of deterioration.Both front brake discs are scored,both rear brake discs are pitted.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,913 miles

Both front brake discs slightly scored.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,655 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 72,654 miles

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

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

Both rear discs slightl worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,895 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 63,893 miles

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

N/S/F brake slightly noisy. Under shield slightly loose.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear no.plate slightly insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,766 miles

ADVISES AS FULL TEST

Fail 17 Jul 2007 43,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS,INNER FACES CORRODED

O/S HEADLAMP HEIGHT ADJUSTER BROKEN

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN BALD AND THIN ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Jun 2006 42,409 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 OSD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

BW03 OSD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is BW03 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 OSD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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