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AE52 ABF

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,768 mi
Last recorded91,768 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ABF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2017 91,768 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to metal brake pipes

noise offside front wheel bearing

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter leaking oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wishbone rubber bush has slight play

both headlamp lenses are hazy

brake pipes slightly corroded

underbody and components slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses hazy

n/s front drive shaft inner gaiter leaking oil

slight movement detected on o/s front lower suspension arm. Unable to trace cause

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses hazy

n/s front drive shaft inner gaiter leaking oil

slight movement detected on o/s front lower suspension arm. Unable to trace cause

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,539 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 77,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both headlamps plastic lenz deteriating

front underside has small damage

n/s front fog not working and both rear silencer heat shields loose

Pass 16 May 2012 77,486 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both headlamps plastic lenz deteriating

front underside has small damage

n/s front fog not working and both rear silencer heat shields loose

Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,679 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,349 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,617 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 41,564 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nearside rack boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,156 miles

both front tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges

rear tyres on 3mm

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,758 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,097 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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AE52 ABF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 76,503 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 AE52 ABF, 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 24 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 ABF registered?

AE52 ABF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 ABF safe to buy?

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