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CA53 KAP

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,793 mi
Last recorded106,793 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 KAP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,793 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch prescribed areas corroded but not to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside/Offside chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,215 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,215 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,902 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive getting rusty on and around front sub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi steel pipe getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills and front part of car underneath plastic panels hard to see past in some places.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 95,823 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive getting rusty on and around front sub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi steel pipe getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills and front part of car underneath plastic panels hard to see past in some places.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,895 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,565 miles

Underbody inner/outer sills etc . are corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 87,533 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside park brake lever return spring on calliper is missing

Underbody inner/outer sills etc . are corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

Fail 2 Oct 2017 82,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and offside (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,572 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 77,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,264 miles

front discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,405 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

em light on

Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

em light on

Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,851 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,801 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,048 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,691 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 28,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,954 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,564 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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CA53 KAP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA53 KAP, 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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CA53 KAP is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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