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BD53 PZG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,384 mi
Last recorded89,384 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PZG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 89,384 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 89,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 86,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,581 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 75,763 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,491 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,038 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 61,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 59,858 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 59,852 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,520 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 57,528 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,567 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,230 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,254 miles

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

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 8 Jul 2009 48,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,506 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,656 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,285 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 PZG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

BD53 PZG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BD53 PZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 PZG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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