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BJ53 APY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,946 mi
Last recorded104,946 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 APY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,946 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 104,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear abs ring touching

engine cover and under tray

Pass 22 Sep 2018 88,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear abs sensor touching ring

engine cover and under tray

Pass 26 Sep 2017 84,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear abs sensor touching ring

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 84,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & sill lip (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear ABS sensor fouling abs ring

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside & nearside sill covers fitted at time of test & unable to see fully the extent of corrosion

parking brake motor mechanism jumping internally when operated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished, cracking and close to limit.

Offside Front tyre perished, cracking and close to limit.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,314 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished, cracking and close to limit.

Offside Front tyre perished, cracking and close to limit.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 73,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 73,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,857 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear track controll arm rubber small split

rear discs corroded

rear pads appear very low

underside of vehicle at rear starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,906 miles

front discs pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,436 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,295 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,007 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,060 miles

o/s rear brake disc inner face rusting

Fail 18 Jan 2010 44,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

o/s rear brake disc inner face rusting

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,156 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres inner edges getting down

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,649 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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BJ53 APY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ53 APY, 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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BJ53 APY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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