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BD53 RYC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RYC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,917 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

engine management light staying on

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

engine management light staying on

Pass 7 May 2014 69,616 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,236 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 64,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,581 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,581 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,673 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,615 miles

advise rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,423 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,632 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 20 Nov 2006 22,253 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 RYC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BD53 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

BD53 RYC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is BD53 RYC safe to buy?

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