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C12 CEK

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

85,009 mi
Last recorded85,009 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 CEK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 85,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cannot fully assess due to under trays being fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 83,165 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 83,154 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to sub frame mounting, area marked with white chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm, tyre age dated 2011 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm, tyre age dated 2011 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 74,201 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,191 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,289 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,095 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,953 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,811 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 27,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,918 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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C12 CEK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C12 CEK, 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 C12 CEK registered?

C12 CEK is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is C12 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 CEK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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