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BN53 BYZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,895 mi
Last recorded133,895 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BYZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,895 miles

advise os parking brake just made minimum requirements

avise brake pipe corroded central o,s,

Pass 10 Jan 2020 127,313 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 127,313 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,034 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 117,781 miles

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted obscuring some suspension items

Pass 2 Jun 2017 114,103 miles

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted so unable to check all suspension

Pass 16 Jun 2016 108,491 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,534 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 83,698 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 83,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 69,002 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 56,459 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 56,459 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,805 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 36,805 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,645 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 BYZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BYZ, 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 BN53 BYZ registered?

BN53 BYZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BN53 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 BYZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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