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BT52 NVV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,688 mi
Last recorded137,688 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 NVV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2017 137,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate 2mm (4.1.D.4)

engine management warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,040 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 121,325 miles

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

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from body to flex ( mark yellow ) (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/zr17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 110,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 105,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipes corrosion building at rear

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges

o/s/r brake pipe to brake hose corrosion building

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,597 miles

front to rear brake pipes corrosion building at rear

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres bald on inner edges

o/s/r brake pipe to brake hose corrosion building

Fail 23 Sep 2013 101,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted offside rear of vehicle

traction control and brake warning light are on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,279 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,954 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 5 Sep 2008 60,907 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 60,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,698 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,390 miles

please note that both front tyres are wearing low on inner tread sections.. ...

Pass 7 Jan 2006 33,117 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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BT52 NVV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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