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AJ02 KVH

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,239 mi
Last recorded118,239 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 KVH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,239 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2016 118,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall - 225/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,370 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 185,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 108,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 108,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,533 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 103,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,524 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,245 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer surface

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,263 miles

surface rust on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 8 Sep 2008 83,502 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 83,477 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,459 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 81,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 78,276 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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AJ02 KVH is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ02 KVH, 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.

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AJ02 KVH is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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