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BK53 BVZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,920 mi
Last recorded75,920 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,920 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,066 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 69,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

osf tyre badly worn on edges-suggest tyre replaced and wheel alignment checked

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,519 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,452 miles

undertrays fitted throughout not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2008 47,452 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted throughout not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,810 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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BK53 BVZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK53 BVZ, 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 BK53 BVZ registered?

BK53 BVZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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