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BJ53 OKB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,495 mi
Last recorded90,495 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 90,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 84,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 68,174 miles

Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,023 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 68,023 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 67,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 67,704 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 67,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 67,446 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 67,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 67,070 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 66,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner

offside front tyre bold on inner

Pass 28 May 2014 64,618 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 63,550 miles

front tyres worn on inner

Pass 23 May 2012 62,372 miles

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

surface cracking tread area of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 13 May 2011 61,048 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)

Pass 4 May 2010 59,642 miles

nail in tread area, offside rear tyre.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,134 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 54,796 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,717 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 OKB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

BJ53 OKB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BJ53 OKB safe to buy?

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