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BJ53 WRP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

25,285 mi
Last recorded25,285 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 25,285 miles

All suspension components surface corrosion

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing suggest renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides in front of subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear inner sills/floors surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers split suggest renewal

Fail 3 Sep 2021 25,285 miles

All suspension components surface corrosion

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing suggest renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides in front of subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear inner sills/floors surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers split suggest renewal

Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 25,222 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 25,059 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2010 date stamp (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked. 2008 Date stamp (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 25,028 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2010 date stamp (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose joint to hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked. 2008 Date stamp (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,775 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 24,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,283 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 24,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,953 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,226 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,333 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)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,706 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 21,706 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,806 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 17,265 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,418 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 WRP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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