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BL53 WCX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,328 mi
Last recorded143,328 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 WCX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 143,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 143,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,800 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,775 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 125,767 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner & outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner & outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner & outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 116,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 108,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 96,943 miles

front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,638 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,499 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,100 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,310 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,188 miles

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

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

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 WCX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WCX, 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 WCX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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