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BF53 KDK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,732 mi
Last recorded99,732 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KDK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rose joint (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rose joint (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,009 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 83,734 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 83,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,875 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 81,875 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 77,066 miles

Front tyres low inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,686 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front tyres uneven tread

Pass 26 Aug 2009 68,152 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,857 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 1 Sep 2006 37,445 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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BF53 KDK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF53 KDK, 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 BF53 KDK registered?

BF53 KDK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is BF53 KDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 KDK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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