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BN53 CYE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

212,540 mi
Last recorded212,540 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 CYE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 212,540 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 207,734 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 196,692 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 196,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 184,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 171,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 158,924 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 144,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 130,565 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 130,565 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 130,525 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Near-side rear, lower hub asssembly bush has play

Off-side front tyre worn on inner tread

Off-side rear brake hose/ferrule slightly damaged, close to fouling parking brake mechanism on caliper

Off-side rear, inner sidelight not working

Off-side rear, lower hub asssembly bush has play

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering fluid level on minimum

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 116,642 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 102,651 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 90,636 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 79,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,408 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 60,970 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 CYE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

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

Is BN53 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 CYE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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