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BF03 WXL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,239 mi
Last recorded113,239 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 WXL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 113,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 113,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 109,024 miles

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

Surface corrosion on components.

Undercarriage corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2024 103,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Surface corrosion on components.

Undercarriage corrosion.

Pass 17 Apr 2020 103,179 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,718 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,997 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,829 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 65,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,296 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,227 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,429 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,814 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,444 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 WXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL registered?

BF03 WXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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