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BJ53 BPE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,090 mi
Last recorded83,090 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 BPE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer (tie rod) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner and outer (tie rod) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,693 miles

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

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides rear tie rod inner joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,657 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

advise plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 29 Aug 2017 64,859 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

advise plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,087 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,412 miles

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,453 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres just on the limit

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 12,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,810 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 BPE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BJ53 BPE, 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 BPE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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