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TB53 TEB

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,665 mi
Last recorded118,665 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB53 TEB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 118,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 117,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front fog lamp not working

bonnet catch/secondary device seized.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 113,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front fog lamp not working

bonnet catch/secondary device seized.

Pass 25 Nov 2017 106,013 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 106,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,054 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,407 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,602 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,505 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,760 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,981 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,275 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,899 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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TB53 TEB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TB53 TEB, 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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TB53 TEB is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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