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BT53 AGV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,910 mi
Last recorded95,910 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 AGV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 95,910 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,734 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,729 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush dush cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush dust cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 82,317 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,319 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Oct 2017 78,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,887 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

General corrosion in underside and all suspension components

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,008 miles

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

damage to auto box cooler and damp(oil?) on pipework

Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2013 64,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake pads worn lower than offside rear

Pass 31 Dec 2013 64,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake pads worn lower than offside rear

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,506 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,052 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,842 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,704 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 29,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,008 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 24,868 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres badly worn on inside edge,s . advise new tyre,s as soon as poss and that the track is check,d

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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BT53 AGV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT53 AGV, 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 BT53 AGV registered?

BT53 AGV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is BT53 AGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 AGV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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