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BL52 VTA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 VTA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated and pin very corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f braided brake hose is corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2018 75,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake hose fouling road wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated and pin very corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f braided brake hose is corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 73,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,471 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 54,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,872 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,965 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,262 miles

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

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

nearside wiper slight judder

Pass 30 May 2006 20,273 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)

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 VTA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

BL52 VTA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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