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BG53 GCY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,177 mi
Last recorded153,177 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GCY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 153,177 miles

Front undertray damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 153,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front undertray damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 145,609 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 140,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,441 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has cut on tread not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 124,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 118,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,600 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 108,401 miles

Cuts in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 108,401 miles

Cuts in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,214 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,613 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,613 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 94,895 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 94,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 88,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 77,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

Pass 30 May 2007 63,303 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,815 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 59,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

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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BG53 GCY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BG53 GCY, 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 BG53 GCY registered?

BG53 GCY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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