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BX53 CLU

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,820 mi
Last recorded119,820 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 CLU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 119,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,235 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 114,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,451 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,132 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 86,502 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,329 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,602 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,517 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,079 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,640 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 52,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,465 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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BX53 CLU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BX53 CLU, 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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What year was BX53 CLU registered?

BX53 CLU is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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