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BK53 BWB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

188,520 mi
Last recorded188,520 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BWB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 188,520 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 179,577 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 179,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wear detected Inner tierod ball joint

Pass 4 Dec 2020 172,496 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Heatshield loose but not considered insecure

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front & Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central X 1 & Offside X 1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 172,490 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Heatshield loose but not considered insecure

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front & Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central X 1 & Offside X 1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 164,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 156,583 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread pattern on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Sep 2017 147,823 miles

covers impede parts of the inspection

nearside front wheel bearing is worn not at fail criteria

nearside rear lower arm inner bush is deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 1 Sep 2016 141,537 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 135,607 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,490 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 122,519 miles

n/s/ mirror cover damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 115,292 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 115,292 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 106,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,159 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 73,976 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,802 miles

MOT CARRIED OUT IN WET CONDITIONS

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,295 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 BWB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BK53 BWB, 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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BK53 BWB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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