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BH03 PAH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,819 mi
Last recorded141,819 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH03 PAH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 141,819 miles

Front Coolant leak Visible signs of water leak ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 129,006 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 129,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 119,858 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

eml lamp on

oil leak

underside slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 119,856 miles

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

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

underside slightly corroded

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

eml lamp on

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,882 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 109,877 miles

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml illuminated

emmissions only just passed indicating attention or repair required

Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml illuminated

emmissions only just passed indicating attention or repair required

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,288 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 88,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,954 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 14 Mar 2011 71,729 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,729 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 65,526 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 65,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front bumper loose

Fail 11 Mar 2009 56,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,046 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,355 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,407 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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BH03 PAH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BH03 PAH, 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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BH03 PAH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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