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BJ53 WVT

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,945 mi
Last recorded74,945 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 WVT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,945 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,178 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 69,042 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 69,042 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,033 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 65,030 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)

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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,322 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 60,322 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 56,599 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s steering joint

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,638 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 35,950 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 35,944 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,844 miles

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

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

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 4 Sep 2010 28,820 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,810 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 23,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,394 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,984 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 WVT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

BJ53 WVT is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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