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BJ53 GXC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,476 mi
Last recorded94,476 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GXC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 94,476 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 94,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,463 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 91,459 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at front where not covered by sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 91,271 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,418 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 90,416 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,424 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,959 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,320 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 66,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,267 miles

n/s/f shock light misting of oil

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,018 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,669 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 23,318 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 23,315 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,253 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 GXC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc 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 GXC, 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 BJ53 GXC registered?

BJ53 GXC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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