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BT53 DJY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,898 mi
Last recorded34,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,898 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 14 Jun 2010 19,151 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty on inner faces

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 7 Jul 2009 1,865 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,105 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 43,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,352 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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BT53 DJY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DJY, 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 DJY registered?

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

Is BT53 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 DJY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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