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BN53 BZX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,850 mi
Last recorded89,850 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 89,850 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,702 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 86,702 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,857 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 83,857 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 78,127 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 78,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,101 miles

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.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 72,093 miles

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.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 64,546 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside front outer sill corroded.

Oil leak.

Rear brake pads worn.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2017 64,392 miles

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.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,516 miles

Nearside front outer sill heavily corroded.

Rear brake pads worn.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 58,515 miles

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.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,295 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Engine management warning light illuminated

Rear brake discs signs of corroding

Under trays/covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,461 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 48,461 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,846 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,938 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,755 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 39,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,763 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 38,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 55,932 miles

nearside front brake disc is slightly corroded

offside front brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,178 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 31,178 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,021 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,363 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 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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