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BJ53 GXL

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,494 mi
Last recorded108,494 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GXL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,155 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,235 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 91,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,057 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 78,819 miles

n/s front tyre worn too 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,491 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,907 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

nearside front adjuster headlamp loose

Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside rear dics slight corrosion on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s headlamp height adjuster broken/missing - aim on lower tolerance

screw o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,913 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 33,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,841 miles

Offside Front 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 GXL is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ53 GXL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 GXL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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