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BL53 BHK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,684 mi
Last recorded117,684 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 BHK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 117,684 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body/chassis is very badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body/chassis is very badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded badly and partially covered by plastic covers

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded badly and partially covered by plastic covers

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

odd size tyres front to back

Fail 19 Aug 2025 117,451 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,353 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 106,144 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 106,132 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 104,384 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 104,383 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floors (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,705 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 100,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 97,156 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 97,152 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,058 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,415 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,677 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 71,801 miles

*Rear brake discs corroded*

Both rear tyres near legal limit

Engine oil leak (undertray fitted)

Front brake discs corroded

Front wipers smear

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,622 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wipers noisy judder and smear

N/s/f brake disc outer face scored

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight wear/play n/s/r anti-roll bar link rod lower ball joint

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,137 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 60,077 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,209 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 43,781 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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BL53 BHK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL53 BHK, 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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BL53 BHK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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