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BD53 NKA

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,768 mi
Last recorded171,768 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NKA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 171,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 165,339 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 161,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 148,675 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 141,946 miles

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 137,418 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 124,438 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 104,805 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 104,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside door mirror insecure

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Jan 2008 91,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 77,570 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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BD53 NKA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD53 NKA, 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 BD53 NKA registered?

BD53 NKA is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is BD53 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 NKA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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