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AJ02 TXC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,385 mi
Last recorded168,385 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 TXC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 168,385 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under guard fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 162,293 miles

slight corrosion on all rear under side/ under trays fitted not able to see some parts

Fail 4 Jan 2016 162,202 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

slight corrosion on all rear under side/ under trays fitted not able to see some parts

Pass 12 Jan 2015 156,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 153,241 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 153,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 146,502 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 16 Jan 2012 140,530 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 139,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 129,466 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 129,430 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 124,734 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 123,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 103,935 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 103,899 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,013 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 41,451 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 TXC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TXC, 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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What year was AJ02 TXC registered?

AJ02 TXC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is AJ02 TXC safe to buy?

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