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BX53 NHB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,050 mi
Last recorded121,050 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 NHB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 121,050 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 121,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 116,837 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 116,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,941 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small tear at extreme end of n/s/f wiper blade ,does clear windscreen.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,985 miles

Engine cover and undertrays

Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,463 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,761 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,754 miles

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

offside front outside tyre wall damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jul 2011 59,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,685 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damiged

Pass 26 May 2009 34,147 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

movement in both sides rear anti roll bar drop links

rear brake discs corroded

screw in nearside front tyre

trims fitted to outer sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2008 24,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,736 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 NHB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHB, 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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BX53 NHB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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