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BN53 BFF

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,835 mi
Last recorded110,835 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BFF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 110,835 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 110,835 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 109,865 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,096 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,585 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 103,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,723 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,633 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,207 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,340 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 59,340 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,074 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,846 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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BN53 BFF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN53 BFF, 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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BN53 BFF is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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