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BT53 DKJ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,381 mi
Last recorded106,381 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 DKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,381 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 106,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,042 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 105,042 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,067 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 97,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 91,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,351 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,876 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,751 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,655 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 DKJ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DKJ, 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 DKJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT53 DKJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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