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BJ53 BOF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,275 mi
Last recorded111,275 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 111,275 miles

vehicle undersealed & under trays fitted as standard

Fail 10 Oct 2023 111,235 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 104,871 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,421 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 99,421 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,969 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 93,969 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,407 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,337 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,512 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 31,512 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,127 miles

slight corrosion on front suspension components

slight corrosion present on and around rear suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,941 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,681 miles

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.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,477 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,891 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON 3MM

offside front tyre worn on inner edge STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED SOON

Fail 27 Aug 2008 18,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,648 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 16,646 miles

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.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,395 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 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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