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BF53 MUV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,444 mi
Last recorded127,444 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MUV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 127,444 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 115,833 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 115,299 miles

auxiliary belt cracked

suspension bushes and dust covers perished

Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,823 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 104,675 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,455 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,057 miles

near side rear tyre 3mm

off side front and rear tyres 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2010 86,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 77,993 miles

n/s mirror not working left to right

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,812 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,854 miles

front number plate plynth broken

rear number plate starting to discolour

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 MUV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

BF53 MUV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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