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BT53 OYP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,423 mi
Last recorded122,423 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OYP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,423 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 122,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 121,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,834 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 115,689 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 107,839 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 107,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,670 miles

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

front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 92,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 92,089 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2009 80,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,919 miles

both front tyres on legal limit advise replacment

slight exhaust leak from centre joints

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,610 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 OYP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OYP, 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 OYP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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