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BF53 KFE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,235 mi
Last recorded106,235 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KFE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 106,235 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body surface has rust

Fail 26 May 2018 106,235 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All 4 pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body surface has rust

Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,042 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 106,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 94,775 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 94,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 May 2011 90,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 71,531 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 62,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,765 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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BF53 KFE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF53 KFE, 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 BF53 KFE registered?

BF53 KFE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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