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BK52 HKH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,394 mi
Last recorded168,394 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 HKH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 168,394 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 168,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 164,668 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 164,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 164,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 158,391 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 149,815 miles

n/s/r shock bush worn

play in o/s/r ball joint

rear rubber ball joint covers perished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 149,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 146,686 miles

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play (4.2.B.5)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 146,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Nearside rear wheel bearing slight play (4.2.B.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 139,563 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 132,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2014 123,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 112,824 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 101,569 miles

strong advise wear to n/s/f o/s/f tyres on inner edges close to legal limits

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,145 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 80,947 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,115 miles

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,396 miles

front tyres worn on inner shoulders †

Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,781 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 HKH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 HKH registered?

BK52 HKH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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