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BP52 RKX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,251 mi
Last recorded95,251 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 RKX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 95,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 94,426 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 93,356 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 92,108 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,452 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,161 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,571 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,286 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 71,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,869 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,475 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,500 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 14 Oct 2009 57,448 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

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

Offside front tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,954 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,381 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 43,857 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 27,638 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 RKX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BP52 RKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP52 RKX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BP52 RKX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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