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BP53 DWD

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

167,912 mi
Last recorded167,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DWD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 167,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 165,945 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 165,495 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 165,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 164,755 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 163,723 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 155,524 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 146,581 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 138,297 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 127,987 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,228 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 117,228 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 106,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 83,146 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 71,363 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,062 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,018 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,812 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,448 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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BP53 DWD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BP53 DWD, 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 BP53 DWD registered?

BP53 DWD is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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