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CE03 AYC

2003 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,520 mi
Last recorded80,520 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 AYC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,520 miles

Park Brake warning light staying on dim, even when park brake released

Fail 2 Mar 2015 80,520 miles

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

Park Brake warning light staying on dim, even when park brake released

Fail 6 Mar 2014 77,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 76,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Mar 2013 76,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,570 miles

Air bag light is on,

Engine management light is on.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 68,570 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Air bag light is on,

Engine management light is on.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,377 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,139 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,517 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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CE03 AYC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE03 AYC, 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 CE03 AYC registered?

CE03 AYC is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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