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BN53 CRZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,789 mi
Last recorded57,789 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CRZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 57,789 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 54,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 51,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,175 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2020 46,212 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 45,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,144 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,300 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,025 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,639 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,377 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,185 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 26,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,408 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,057 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,803 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 CRZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CRZ, 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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What year was BN53 CRZ registered?

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

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