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NV53 BVZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 BVZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear transmission box damp

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,612 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 88,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 84,574 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 84,526 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,902 miles

Offside tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,523 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,810 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,250 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 72,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,789 miles

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 13 Oct 2010 61,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 61,183 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,735 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 35,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,115 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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NV53 BVZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NV53 BVZ, 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 NV53 BVZ registered?

NV53 BVZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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The MOT history for NV53 BVZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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