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BL52 XNS

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,431 mi
Last recorded99,431 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XNS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 99,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake cable fouling anti roll bar drop links

Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine manage ment light on

engine oil and water leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 92,593 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine manage ment light on

engine oil and water leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,019 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 56,732 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,614 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,536 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 48,536 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear hand brake cables rubbing on suspension arms.

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,609 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,880 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 36,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,092 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 XNS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

BL52 XNS is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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