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BL52 UTY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,517 mi
Last recorded206,517 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UTY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 206,517 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 206,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 206,494 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 206,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 205,072 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 16 Apr 2012 205,072 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 202,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 199,029 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 199,029 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 191,212 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 173,800 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 173,753 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 168,954 miles

chip in window screen,nsf wiper split,osr brake pads low.play in:osf track rod end,nsr shock absorber bush

Fail 26 Jul 2007 168,431 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

chip in windowscreen,nsf wiper split,play in osf track rod end,osr brake pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2006 116,849 miles

osf tyre worn inside

slight damage to: window sreen, osr light

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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BL52 UTY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL52 UTY, 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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BL52 UTY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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