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BJ53 UZB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,419 mi
Last recorded191,419 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 191,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front sub-frame corroded

oil leak

rear sub-frame corroded

wiper blades worn

Fail 20 Apr 2020 191,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front sub-frame corroded

oil leak

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 191,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion underside

Pass 11 Apr 2018 182,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear hand brake cable chaffing ( anti roll bar link) cap missing

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 182,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear hand brake cable chaffing ( anti roll bar link) cap missing

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 173,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low on tread (4.1.E.1)

under trays /sill covers

Fail 12 Apr 2017 173,537 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low on tread (4.1.E.1)

under trays /sill covers

Pass 3 Sep 2015 166,557 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

sills / floors / all prescribed areas slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 166,557 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

sills / floors / all prescribed areas slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2014 157,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 154,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 138,406 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 118,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 103,031 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 103,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,737 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 77,266 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 58,994 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 UZB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB registered?

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

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