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BJ53 UZA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,348 mi
Last recorded131,348 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UZA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 131,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs slightly lipped and corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 127,199 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s front disc worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 119,389 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 119,389 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake cables rub on the on the anti roll bar linkage shields, this looks like it was desinged to do this but the nearside cable has nearly chaffed through the protective layer.they also rub on the upper swivel. i suggest resiting or a rubber

rear brake pads should be replaced if discs are changed as the pads will have uneven wear

i suggest a rubber sheild

Pass 18 Oct 2008 108,095 miles

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)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 108,095 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 100,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 90,732 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 90,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UZA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UZA, 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 UZA registered?

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

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