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BG03 VCV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,026 mi
Last recorded78,026 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 VCV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,026 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,533 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,355 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,569 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,547 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,324 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,087 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 59,087 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,385 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise high level brake light some bulbs out

Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,970 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 35,962 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)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 29,267 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 29,267 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,921 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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BG03 VCV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG03 VCV, 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 BG03 VCV registered?

BG03 VCV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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