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BW03 OSU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,163 mi
Last recorded69,163 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OSU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,163 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 66,007 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,295 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,561 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 58,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,465 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,069 miles

front brake pads slightly worn and brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,001 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,987 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,509 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 OSU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW03 OSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW03 OSU registered?

BW03 OSU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is BW03 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 OSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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