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BF53 YXT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,734 mi
Last recorded86,734 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,734 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 86,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,964 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2 sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 82,194 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,190 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 28 Sep 2015 71,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,182 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,207 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,943 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,901 miles

both rear tyres almost on wear bars.

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,961 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 25 Sep 2007 34,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,420 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 YXT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YXT, 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

How do I check the history of BF53 YXT?

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What year was BF53 YXT registered?

BF53 YXT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is BF53 YXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 YXT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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