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BT53 EEY

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,819 mi
Last recorded119,819 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 EEY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 119,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 119,776 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 119,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 118,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point sill floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 115,692 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,542 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 113,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 111,358 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear sill holed

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 111,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear sill holed

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 108,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre and rear pipes, all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted, more corrosion behind them.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 107,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre and rear pipes, all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted, more corrosion behind them.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sill covers fitted suspect corrosion behind

Pass 29 Nov 2016 100,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 4 Mar 2015 89,327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,094 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 85,091 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 84,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,355 miles

Front wipers split at ends

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 80,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front wipers split at ends

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,906 miles

o/s/r trailing arm bush slighty worn

Fail 7 Mar 2011 76,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r trailing arm bush slighty worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,783 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,696 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,446 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,412 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 EEY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EEY, 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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BT53 EEY is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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