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BG53 GDA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,040 mi
Last recorded183,040 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GDA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 183,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 119,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 110,281 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 93,991 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 86,159 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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BG53 GDA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG53 GDA, 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 BG53 GDA registered?

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

Is BG53 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 GDA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG53 GDA have outstanding finance?

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