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BG52 WBD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,336 mi
Last recorded53,336 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WBD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 53,336 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,827 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,560 miles

both headlamps lens dull

front reg plate hasa slight damage+cracked

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 6 Jun 2016 48,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both headlamps lens dull

front reg plate hasa slight damage+cracked

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,928 miles

(advice) offside rear inner side lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate has a slight damage+crack

Fail 8 Jul 2015 46,927 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

(advice) offside rear inner side lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate has a slight damage+crack

engine oil level very low ( refill engine oil to the level

Pass 21 Jun 2014 44,900 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 44,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,656 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 43,656 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre hads slight cracks

Fail 28 Jun 2011 40,545 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,545 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,946 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,894 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,780 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,357 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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BG52 WBD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG52 WBD, 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 BG52 WBD registered?

BG52 WBD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is BG52 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 WBD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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