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BJ53 GXF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,298 mi
Last recorded80,298 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GXF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,298 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,402 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,006 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,154 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,355 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 45,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,509 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,917 miles

both front and both rear brake hoses corrodeing on ferrules

Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,546 miles

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)

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 GXF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

BJ53 GXF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 GXF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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