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BT53 CRV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,561 mi
Last recorded100,561 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CRV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,561 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn devoid of tread on inner edge

N/S/R lower suspension arm pivot pin gaiters split

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

O/S/R lower suspension arm pivot pin gaiters split

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 100,509 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer 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)

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn devoid of tread on inner edge

N/S/R lower suspension arm pivot pin gaiters split

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

O/S/R lower suspension arm pivot pin gaiters split

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 100,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge - stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge - stepped tread. BADLY WORN! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,730 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 88,730 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,777 miles

both rear on tread wear bars 2-3mm

general oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2014 76,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,088 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,509 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2009 60,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,343 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,338 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyre inner treads to shoulders wearing

slight play to offside of steering rack end

Pass 9 Feb 2008 46,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,305 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 30,305 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN 2MM

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN 1.6MM

SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES(ALIGNMENT CHECK)

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 CRV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CRV, 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 CRV registered?

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

Is BT53 CRV safe to buy?

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