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BF03 UTM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,129 mi
Last recorded83,129 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UTM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,936 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,715 miles

Front Number plate could be more secure. Not likely to fall off at present

Nearside Front outer sill in jack point window of sill trim corroded and holed

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

Nearside door mirror outer case damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front outer sill in jack point window corroded but not yet holed.

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

suspect outer sills in general corroded but unable to see to be sure with sill trims present

Fail 22 Sep 2016 78,641 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear of offside rear footwell (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to rear of offside rear foot well and where it passes over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn at ends (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Front Number plate could be more secure. Not likely to fall off at present

Nearside Front outer sill in jack point window of sill trim corroded and holed

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

Nearside door mirror outer case damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front outer sill in jack point window corroded but not yet holed.

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

suspect outer sills in general corroded but unable to see to be sure with sill trims present

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,175 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,222 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 74,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,440 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,589 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 59,589 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,021 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear across tread area

slight fluffing on o/s front seat belt webbing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,556 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,221 miles

Both front tyres different size to rear tyres.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,458 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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BF03 UTM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF03 UTM, 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 BF03 UTM registered?

BF03 UTM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 UTM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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