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BL53 TMO

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,833 mi
Last recorded43,833 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TMO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 43,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 39,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all tyre perished advise replacement

Pass 19 Jan 2024 38,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 38,390 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 38,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,754 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,432 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ie rod arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,267 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 35,481 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,586 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,424 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,633 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,900 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,540 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 13,826 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 TMO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL53 TMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 TMO registered?

BL53 TMO is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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