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BW03 OTF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OTF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 101,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all dust covers for track arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 100,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 100,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 96,807 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,836 miles

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

o/s mirror poor

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,877 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 93,425 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,891 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 87,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,844 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 75,844 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,418 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,664 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,309 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 47,052 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,760 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 36,755 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,374 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,367 miles

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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 OTF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

BW03 OTF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is BW03 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 OTF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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