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CE53 CMV

2003 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,492 mi
Last recorded174,492 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 CMV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 174,492 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion all over

Pass 25 Jul 2017 173,572 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust clap corrosion x2

Fail 24 Jul 2017 173,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust clap corrosion x2

Fail 8 Mar 2017 173,417 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 172,987 miles

Nearside & Offside rear sills corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 170,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 170,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 168,776 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 162,765 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 144,594 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 132,197 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 132,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 116,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 101,320 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 81,779 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,917 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 60,911 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2006 41,703 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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CE53 CMV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE53 CMV, 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 CE53 CMV registered?

CE53 CMV is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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