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BT52 LKJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,127 mi
Last recorded9,127 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 LKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 9,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 144,524 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 133,711 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 120,017 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner side

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner side

Pass 21 Dec 2009 99,224 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 99,224 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 94,102 miles

Coolant radiator in poor condition

Front tracking out wearing inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Unable to inspect inner front brake pads

Pass 21 Jan 2009 94,102 miles

Coolant radiator in poor condition

Front tracking out wearing inner edges

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

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

Unable to inspect inner front brake pads

Pass 15 Dec 2007 73,580 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 53,279 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 53,181 miles

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

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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BT52 LKJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT52 LKJ, 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 BT52 LKJ registered?

BT52 LKJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is BT52 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 LKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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