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BF53 MVG

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,794 mi
Last recorded148,794 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MVG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 148,794 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

Fail 12 Oct 2019 148,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2018 139,021 miles

underside corrosion present

Pass 19 Sep 2017 136,129 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant low

rear suspension areas slightly corroded

unable to inspect inner and outer sills due to side skirts

Fail 12 Sep 2017 136,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant low

rear suspension areas slightly corroded

unable to inspect inner and outer sills due to side skirts

Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cover sills fitted obscuring view of sills

under guards fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Sep 2016 133,922 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cover sills fitted obscuring view of sills

under guards fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,104 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 126,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,187 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,446 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 78,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,273 miles

both front tyres wearing to inside edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 70,261 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 9 Nov 2007 51,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,257 miles

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

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

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 MVG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BF53 MVG, 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 MVG registered?

BF53 MVG is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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