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BN53 OAV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,954 mi
Last recorded49,954 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OAV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 49,954 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 49,954 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm bushes split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2025 36,472 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 34,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,134 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 33,551 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 33,551 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under floor. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 31,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,414 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 29,388 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 26,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 24,575 miles

Offside front wiperblade not clearing top corner of screen

Pass 17 Aug 2013 22,349 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 22,349 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,601 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 19,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,005 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,789 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,959 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 13,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,184 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,255 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 OAV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAV, 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 OAV registered?

BN53 OAV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BN53 OAV safe to buy?

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