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BJ53 UZD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,370 mi
Last recorded86,370 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UZD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,370 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 83,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,364 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 73,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,598 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 69,598 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,763 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 63,763 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 55,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,028 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,882 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 51,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,916 miles

air bag warning light on dash display

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,100 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,697 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 32,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,278 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,239 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 UZD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

BJ53 UZD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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