MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floors (5.2.6)
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)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
*Rear brake discs corroded*
Both rear tyres near legal limit
Engine oil leak (undertray fitted)
Front brake discs corroded
Front wipers smear
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
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
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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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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