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BF53 MVL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MVL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,030 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Brake pedal slightly soft (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle front and rear side general corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 70,030 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Brake pedal slightly soft (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle front and rear side general corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,462 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,343 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,334 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,035 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,011 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,119 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,936 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,445 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,351 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,794 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 MVL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

BF53 MVL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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