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BP52 TCU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,407 mi
Last recorded110,407 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 TCU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,407 miles

both front coil spring corroded still complete

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,734 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear shock lower bush slightly worn

under neath of vehicle fitted with under covers

Fail 14 Oct 2016 107,734 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear shock lower bush slightly worn

under neath of vehicle fitted with under covers

Fail 30 Sep 2016 107,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,898 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres just met legal limit

front brake disc worn not weakened

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,215 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake disc lipped

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underneath of viechle has covers restricting the view of components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 85,000 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 85,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

rear Brake discs inner faces scored & pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,416 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Oct 2011 77,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,985 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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,537 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 72,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,623 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,612 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 60,612 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,245 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 46,245 miles

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

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 TCU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BP52 TCU, 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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BP52 TCU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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