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BL52 VNA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,861 mi
Last recorded124,861 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VNA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 124,861 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 124,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 118,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 110,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 97,847 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pads worn

front brake discs worn and rear discs corroded

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

sections of the centre high level stop light inoperative

slight twist in o/s rear brake hose

Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,844 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pads worn

front brake discs worn and rear discs corroded

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

sections of the centre high level stop light inoperative

slight twist in o/s rear brake hose

Pass 4 Feb 2010 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,972 miles

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

o/s/f steering rack boot adrift

Pass 11 Jan 2008 69,529 miles

tested in wet weather

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,710 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 45,731 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 VNA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNA, 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 BL52 VNA registered?

BL52 VNA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is BL52 VNA safe to buy?

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