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BL52 VMW

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,354 mi
Last recorded114,354 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VMW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,354 miles

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

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

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

both mirror casings missing

petrol cap flap insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,987 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,980 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,928 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 106,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,638 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 92,382 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 92,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Oil leak

osf bumper damage

Pass 5 Aug 2010 78,217 miles

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

advisory rear (both sides) brake discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 20 Aug 2009 65,823 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,346 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 53,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,230 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 47,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,603 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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BL52 VMW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL52 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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