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BL52 VTC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

134,656 mi
Last recorded134,656 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2016 134,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 133,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 133,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 127,200 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 127,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 118,646 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 118,625 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 109,961 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 109,961 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 104,068 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 104,068 miles

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

Nearside 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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,619 miles

Damage to o/s/r wing and bumper.

Engine light is displayed.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 89,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Damage to o/s/r wing and bumper.

Engine light is displayed.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 89,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

damage to offside rear bumper and wing

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 77,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,039 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 66,039 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,493 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 56,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 45,266 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 VTC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

BL52 VTC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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