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CE53 CMX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,961 mi
Last recorded136,961 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 CMX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 136,961 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner chassis rail up to wheel arch area pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2024 133,633 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2023 129,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rods both top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod boots deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2022 125,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,899 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak bordering on a the maximum 3 inch pool limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension rose joint covers spilt and perished

Pass 4 Oct 2019 115,752 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,295 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 110,294 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,945 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,964 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,597 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,269 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 81,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,802 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 56,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,162 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,654 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,654 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,448 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 CMX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CE53 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

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

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