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BT53 NFC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,714 mi
Last recorded125,714 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 125,714 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,177 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 119,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,519 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 112,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,304 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 104,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 93,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,303 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 31 Oct 2013 86,564 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,562 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,541 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,061 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,692 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,010 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 30,861 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 NFC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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