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BT53 AWU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,173 mi
Last recorded143,173 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 AWU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 143,173 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 141,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 141,581 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 133,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 133,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 133,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 119,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 119,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Brake discs corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,820 miles

EML on

Front castor arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front headlamp faded

Nearside Rear Upper boot split on wishbone

Offside Front headlamp faded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 114,818 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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)

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Front castor arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front headlamp faded

Nearside Rear Upper boot split on wishbone

Offside Front headlamp faded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,589 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 109,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,697 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 103,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,767 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside rear exhaust back box clamp fractured.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside rear exhaust back box clamp fractured.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,521 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel flap won`t stay closed

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,424 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,679 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,985 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,111 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,414 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 27,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

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 AWU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AWU, 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 BT53 AWU registered?

BT53 AWU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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