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BJ53 GXD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,216 mi
Last recorded54,216 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 54,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,410 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 50,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,805 miles

Attention to wheel alighment

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 46,804 miles

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

Attention to wheel alighment

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,216 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,937 miles

front brake discs worn uneven

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,626 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both folding door mirrors retracting mech worn

front brake discs groved

front brake imbalance reading just with in pass specification

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 28,249 miles

brake pads 60% worn

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,843 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,327 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 GXD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GXD, 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 GXD registered?

BJ53 GXD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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