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BV52 CDU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

250,400 mi
Last recorded250,400 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CDU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 250,400 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 250,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing/arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 240,966 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 232,548 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 232,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 224,604 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 224,596 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 214,227 miles

Both head light lense deteriotating

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 206,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on dash

rear end of vehicle low

Fail 19 Jan 2013 206,484 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on dash

rear end of vehicle low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 193,378 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 193,218 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 179,972 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 179,972 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 170,516 miles

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

rear tyres on limit 235/50/17

Fail 20 Jan 2010 170,409 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres on limit 235/50/17

Pass 26 Jan 2009 158,686 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 132,963 miles

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small split in n/s wiper.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 132,963 miles

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

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

small split in n/s wiper.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 107,456 miles

front pads getting low.

rear pads getting low & slight wear on rear disc,s.

small chip in window screen.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 89,495 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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BV52 CDU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BV52 CDU, 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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BV52 CDU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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