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BT53 NDZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,844 mi
Last recorded89,844 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 NDZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 89,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald along their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 89,843 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres bald along their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 86,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on their edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 86,475 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,579 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,984 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,491 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 10 Nov 2010 62,186 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit. rear discs showing some corrosion but ok till pads have worn out pads at 50% worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,206 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,288 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NDZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NDZ, 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 NDZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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