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BD53 LYG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,430 mi
Last recorded65,430 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LYG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,430 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 55,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,904 miles

under body covers engine covers

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight crazing rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 30 Jan 2015 47,903 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight crazing rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,042 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,180 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 36,180 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,200 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2010 26,774 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 26,774 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,249 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,275 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 15,245 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 15,245 miles

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

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 LYG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD53 LYG, 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 BD53 LYG registered?

BD53 LYG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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