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BG53 GDU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 GDU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 101,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 92,971 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,857 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 81,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear brake discs inner face

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine & floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,546 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and floor undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,848 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 37,848 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,096 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,356 miles

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

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 GDU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

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

Is BG53 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 GDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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