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BX03 CWG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,790 mi
Last recorded122,790 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 CWG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 122,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,007 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at the front, running down and under bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 114,841 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))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at the front, running down and under bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at the front, running down and under bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 111,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at the front, running down and under bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 110,197 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight sticking/binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills covered in plastic covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush gaiter starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills covered in plastic covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 110,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill jacking point area marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slight sticking/binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front may require buffing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills covered in plastic covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm rear bush gaiter starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills covered in plastic covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 108,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 106,574 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 104,194 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 104,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet saftey catch not working

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 101,538 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 101,538 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,774 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel flap sticks

Fail 9 Sep 2016 99,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel flap sticks

Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,627 miles

All metal brake pipes on vehicle are corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off side front tyre perished

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 96,627 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All metal brake pipes on vehicle are corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off side front tyre perished

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 93,281 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,434 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,631 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,208 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 55,208 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,163 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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BX03 CWG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX03 CWG, 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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BX03 CWG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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