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BG53 GDO

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GDO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,520 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s f wing repeater cover missing

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,770 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,239 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 85,239 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,672 miles

Rear both tie bar boots split

Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,258 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,891 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 62,891 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,296 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 58,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,710 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,649 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 38,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,340 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,080 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,172 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 GDO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GDO, 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 GDO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG53 GDO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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