MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear surface corroded
both sides skirting fitted covered all sill not allowing fully inspectin on prescribe area
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components
bonnet safety catch not working
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components
bonnet safety catch not working
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy/metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy/ metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet secondary catch sticking
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (3.7.B.5b)
Rear disks corroded
drivers seat belt starting to fray
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (3.7.B.5b)
Rear disks corroded
drivers seat belt starting to fray
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre running off on inner edge
offside front tyre running off on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT53 UDW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 UDW, 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 UDW is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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