MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,850 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underside of vehicle, front & rear subframes corroded.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underside of vehicle, front & rear subframes corroded.
Brake pipes corroded.
Nearside front outer sill corroded.
Oil leak.
Rear brake pads worn.
Underside of vehicle corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipes corroded.
Nearside front outer sill corroded.
Oil leak.
Rear brake pads worn.
Underside of vehicle corroded.
Nearside front outer sill heavily corroded.
Rear brake pads worn.
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front outer sill heavily corroded.
Rear brake pads worn.
Brake pipes corroding
Engine management warning light illuminated
Rear brake discs signs of corroding
Under trays/covers fitted to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre is cracking 245/40/18 97Y 0211936
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre is cracking 245/40/18 97Y 0211936 asimmetrico
oil level in engine is on the minimun level
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre is cracking 245/40/18 97Y 0211936 asimmetrico
oil level in engine is on the minimun level
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front wiper is split
nearside rear tyre is cracking 245/40/18YR XL 0211936
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front wiper is split
nearside rear tyre is cracking 245/40/18YR XL 0211936
nearside front brake disc is slightly corroded
offside front brake disc is slightly corroded
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 BZX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 BN53 BZX, 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 BZX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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