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BY52 AJB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,505 mi
Last recorded107,505 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY52 AJB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 107,505 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill and floor covers fitted to both sides

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear flexis from rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2026 107,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill and floor covers fitted to both sides

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear flexis from rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 105,065 miles

General corrosion of steering and suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 104,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 103,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 102,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner wing in 3 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,851 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2020 102,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 100,619 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 100,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 96,985 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

sill covers

slight corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,843 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,843 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,899 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 66,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 57,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2012 57,520 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,533 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,102 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,668 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 18,428 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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BY52 AJB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BY52 AJB, 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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BY52 AJB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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