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S30 JBH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,798 mi
Last recorded114,798 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 JBH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 114,798 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill the solls have covers on the outside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front hub s hav wear to them

Pass 30 Aug 2024 110,038 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 110,036 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill and wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,440 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 100,605 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,289 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 94,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,427 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,564 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,600 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 81,957 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,583 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted, unable to inspect some components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 65,606 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,128 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 59,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,898 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,076 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 53,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,424 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on nner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,764 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,835 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,208 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,050 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

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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S30 JBH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S30 JBH, 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 S30 JBH registered?

S30 JBH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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