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BK53 BWH

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,795 mi
Last recorded92,795 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BWH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,998 miles

nearside headlamp on max height adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,061 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,681 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,066 miles

N/S rear tyre Slight cut on outer wall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 42,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S rear tyre Slight cut on outer wall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,401 miles

Nail in N/S rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 34,401 miles

Nail in N/S rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,775 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 BWH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BWH, 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 BK53 BWH registered?

BK53 BWH is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 BWH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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