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BK52 HKF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,658 mi
Last recorded139,658 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 HKF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 139,658 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 139,648 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Both rear handbrake cables rubbing on antiroll bar links

Fail 25 Feb 2020 139,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Both Banks (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Both Banks (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Both Banks (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Outer Sills Covered

Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,743 miles

all wheels slight damage

bonnet secondry catch stiff

eml lit pre july 2003

sills covered

Fail 7 Mar 2019 130,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

all wheels slight damage

bonnet secondry catch stiff

eml lit pre july 2003

sills covered

Fail 18 Feb 2019 130,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

All wheels have slight damage.

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Both rear anti-roll bar links have slight play.

Engine MIL lit (pre 1st July 2003)

Front to rear brake pipes, front sections starting to corrode

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

Outer sills and underbody covered.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 123,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 118,397 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,239 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 105,679 miles

advice to change n/s & o/s rear lower arm bottom bush.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,951 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,264 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,192 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 66,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,336 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,808 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,236 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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BK52 HKF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK52 HKF, 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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BK52 HKF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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