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BT52 XGE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,935 mi
Last recorded135,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 XGE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 135,935 miles

both number plates

corrosion o/s main brake pipe

corrosion on all brake discs

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 135,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both number plates

corrosion o/s main brake pipe

corrosion on all brake discs

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 135,924 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 128,532 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle covered underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2009 128,352 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle covered underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2008 118,906 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres approx 2.5mm in places and both bald on inner edge

brake fluid level between minimum and maximum in resevoir

offside rear brake pads wearing quicker than nearside rear

plastic belly pans fitted covering many components

Pass 28 Feb 2007 101,872 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 88,267 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 87,284 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 XGE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,720cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

BT52 XGE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is BT52 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 XGE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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