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BN53 CWM

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,024 mi
Last recorded109,024 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CWM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside door mirror glass slightly discoloured

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,758 miles

rear tyres worn to limit.

some damage to front number plate.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 104,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres worn to limit.

some damage to front number plate.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,155 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight binding of nearside rear brake.

some damage to front number plate.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,012 miles

offside front arch liner damaged

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside front arch liner damaged

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\s front inner arch shield loose

Fail 9 Sep 2014 88,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o\s front inner arch shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o\s front inner arch sheild loose

Pass 19 Sep 2011 74,699 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,471 miles

front o/s bumper loose arch cover broken

wet conditions

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,243 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 45,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,431 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 33,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,000 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 CWM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CWM, 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 CWM registered?

BN53 CWM is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is BN53 CWM safe to buy?

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