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NX53 GXR

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,188 mi
Last recorded125,188 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 GXR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 125,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,119 miles

Corrosion in nearside sill, rear end

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower hub rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear hud lower rose joint covers perished

Pass 2 Apr 2024 119,843 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms, hub joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,082 miles

rear discs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2023 119,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

rear discs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 117,899 miles

alternator belt perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear sub frame corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2021 115,699 miles

alternator belt perished

brake fluid dirty

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear discs corroded

rear sub frame corroded

side sill covers fitted and unable to check outer sills for corrosion

slight engine oil leak dripping on exhaust

Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,635 miles

front and rear discs corroded

front tyres worn uneven and close to limit

metal brake pipes covered in grease

rear sub frame corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,474 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 108,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 103,480 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,211 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,680 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,874 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,035 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre sidewall slight damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2010 33,035 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre sidewall slight damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,898 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,072 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 24,066 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,711 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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NX53 GXR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NX53 GXR, 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 NX53 GXR registered?

NX53 GXR is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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