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BF53 MVN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,189 mi
Last recorded132,189 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MVN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 132,189 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 128,795 miles

Offside centre floor small area corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2023 128,531 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front half of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 125,609 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 125,509 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strengthner at rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 122,209 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 12 Aug 2020 122,203 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,911 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 113,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,926 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,105 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,283 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub frame corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 83,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear disc scored (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub frame corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,027 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,015 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,588 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,632 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,965 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,620 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

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 MVN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

BF53 MVN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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