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BG53 LTA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,183 mi
Last recorded149,183 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LTA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 149,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre of sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre of sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery warning light on.

Both front headlights deteriorated.

Front Brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Top arm has slight play.

Oil leak(s).

Rear sub frame and floors corroded.

Sill lips corroded.

Various sill and under body covers preventing a full inspection.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 144,094 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 142,995 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 May 2018 142,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width GB sticker stuck on plate (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width GB sticker stuck on plate (6.3.4a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

engine management light staying on

Pass 27 Jun 2017 138,572 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2016 19,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 121,596 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 121,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,659 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,055 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 101,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 95,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 72,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 57,876 miles

Discs/pads worn.

Slight wear in suspension bushes.

Slight wear in suspension joints.

Pass 26 May 2006 48,220 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 LTA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

BG53 LTA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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