MOT Status
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111,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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vehicle undersealed & under trays fitted as standard
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear track control arms, outer joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear track control arms, outer joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres are stepped, the off side front is greater.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Both rear tie bar inner and outer joint boots are deteriorated
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower shock bushes are worn (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres are stepped, the off side front is greater.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Both rear tie bar inner and outer joint boots are deteriorated
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower shock bushes are worn (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front tyres have very heavy wear on inner edge
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)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front tyres have very heavy wear on inner edge
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)
slight corrosion on front suspension components
slight corrosion present on and around rear suspension components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front brake discs badly pitted.
Both front brake hose ferrules slight corrosion.
Corrosion forming on front subframe and various suspension components.
Corrosion forming on rear subframe and various suspension components.
STRONGLY ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE EITHER RENEWED OR REFACED.
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON 3MM
offside front tyre worn on inner edge STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED SOON
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON 3MM
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate starting to deteriorate
offside front tyre worn on inner edge STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED SOON
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
OSR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH SLIGHT PLAY,OSR TYRE LOW ON TREAD,OSF TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE,BOTH OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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BJ53 BOF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BOF, 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 BOF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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