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CB03 CHB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,160 mi
Last recorded109,160 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 CHB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 109,160 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,494 miles

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

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,889 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 103,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,817 miles

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

Rear discs poor

Fail 3 Sep 2020 101,747 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear discs poor

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,796 miles

all discs poor

Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,501 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 96,496 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,231 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,659 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 84,541 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven 34% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 80,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,317 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,116 miles

slight play in n/s/r track arm

Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s/r track arm

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,187 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,310 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 58,300 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,873 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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 19 Sep 2007 36,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,284 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 27,471 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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CB03 CHB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CB03 CHB, 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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CB03 CHB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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