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BG53 LSZ

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,605 mi
Last recorded122,605 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LSZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 122,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 115,179 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,343 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,212 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,212 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,307 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,630 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,738 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,223 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,206 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,322 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 27 Feb 2009 59,968 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 25 Jan 2008 46,328 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 46,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 50,182 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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BG53 LSZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG53 LSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 LSZ registered?

BG53 LSZ is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is BG53 LSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 LSZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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