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BF53 KGJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,930 mi
Last recorded74,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KGJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 74,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted ,suspect corrosion underneath

Pass 7 May 2024 74,052 miles

Front and rear suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted near sills unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,407 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension corrosion

under trays fitted near sills unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,685 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2021 71,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 70,405 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,211 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,527 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,524 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 63,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,416 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,995 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,597 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 50,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,865 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 45,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 45,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,752 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,428 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,517 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 KGJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KGJ, 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 BF53 KGJ registered?

BF53 KGJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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