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BG53 VBK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,121 mi
Last recorded123,121 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 123,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,098 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,561 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,012 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks on outer edge

Offside Rear cracks on outer edge plus 3mm

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

n/s/r lower outer wishbone bush play

o/s/r lower wishbone play in outer bush

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 91,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge nearly on cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge nearly on cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracks on outer edge

Offside Rear cracks on outer edge plus 3mm

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

n/s/r lower outer wishbone bush play

o/s/r lower wishbone play in outer bush

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 86,141 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,932 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 79,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 75,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,712 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,896 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,594 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,350 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 8,476 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 VBK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

BG53 VBK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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