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CA52 OCX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,527 mi
Last recorded50,527 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 OCX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 50,527 miles

n/s rear shock absorber rusty and play in lower mounting bush

o/s rear shock absorber very rusty and play in lower mounting bush

Fail 28 Jan 2026 50,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s rear shock absorber rusty and play in lower mounting bush

o/s rear shock absorber very rusty and play in lower mounting bush

Pass 28 Jan 2025 48,535 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Fail 21 Jan 2025 48,535 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components rusty

slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2024 47,166 miles

slight play in both rear shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2023 45,127 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,495 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 43,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 40,307 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 38,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 38,526 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 38,523 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 38,214 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,218 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 37,218 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 36,221 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,940 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,533 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,911 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 29,301 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,183 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,683 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 18,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,159 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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CA52 OCX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CA52 OCX, 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 CA52 OCX registered?

CA52 OCX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is CA52 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 OCX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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