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SB03 KTE

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,638 mi
Last recorded90,638 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 KTE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 90,638 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 90,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 89,420 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 88,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 85,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,415 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,322 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 81,813 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 81,812 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 81,369 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 81,367 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,020 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 80,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,011 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front tyres worn at the edges

Fail 17 Mar 2014 71,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front tyres worn at the edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,685 miles

advise slight oil sweat around gear box

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,010 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 51,010 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,648 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 49,648 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,898 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 47,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,859 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 35,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,352 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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SB03 KTE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SB03 KTE, 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 SB03 KTE registered?

SB03 KTE is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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