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BP52 RKU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,145 mi
Last recorded134,145 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 RKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 134,145 miles

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

both headlights deteriated

Fail 10 Oct 2017 134,137 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both headlights deteriated

Pass 13 Oct 2016 131,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

not all brake pipes visible

Fail 4 Oct 2016 131,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

not all brake pipes visible

Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,295 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 128,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,364 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 126,364 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 115,789 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 105,350 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

condition of front and rear discs

Fail 8 Oct 2008 105,350 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

condition of front and rear discs

Fail 2 Jul 2007 94,105 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 94,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 72,894 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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BP52 RKU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP52 RKU, 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 BP52 RKU registered?

BP52 RKU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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