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BJ53 UTW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,038 mi
Last recorded181,038 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UTW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 181,038 miles

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

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

under body panels fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2023 180,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to inner wheel arch close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill to wheel arch close to suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

under body panels fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 176,273 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

under body panel fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2022 176,061 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspention mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspention mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 170,427 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 170,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 165,125 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine& under body panels fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 165,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to strut lower pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

engine& under body panels fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2019 159,465 miles

7 underbody panels fittedengine

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust box heat sheild loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 159,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

7 underbody panels fittedengine

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust box heat sheild loose

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 152,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front floor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2018 152,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 143,589 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 143,559 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower rose joint (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 135,583 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 135,573 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 126,432 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 115,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 105,313 miles

front tyres wearing close to wear markers

power steering pipes wet with fluid

rear foot brake and parking brake juddering slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2013 105,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit *ADVISE REPLACEMENT*

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

power steering pipes wet with fluid

rear foot brake and parking brake juddering slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 88,037 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 80,767 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,698 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 69,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 53,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,765 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,425 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 UTW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UTW, 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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BJ53 UTW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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