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BD53 CTU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,714 mi
Last recorded72,714 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CTU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside componants

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,977 miles

advise front discs corroded due to being stood

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake discs pitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,581 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,088 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,088 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,362 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,695 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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BD53 CTU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD53 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD53 CTU registered?

BD53 CTU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is BD53 CTU safe to buy?

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