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BF03 VDT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,302 mi
Last recorded70,302 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VDT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 70,302 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Front brakes slight fluctuations

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Requires investigating to find cause of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 66,577 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Requires investigating to find cause of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 61,457 miles

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

both rear tie bars outer dust covers deteriorating

both rear upper and lower suspension arms dust covers deteriorating

nearside rear brake caliper damp

Pass 31 Oct 2017 55,941 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 55,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 49,387 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 45,084 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,919 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 41,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,908 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,529 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 32,110 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 27,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,614 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,898 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 17,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,263 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,303 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 VDT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

BF03 VDT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 VDT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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