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AJ52 FKU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

240,906 mi
Last recorded240,906 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2019 240,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted to outer sills and floors

Pass 5 Dec 2018 237,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

complete under floor covers fitted

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 237,131 miles

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

Oil leak ()

some corrosion to outer sills and sill lips

Fail 7 Sep 2017 237,131 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

some corrosion to outer sills and sill lips

Pass 10 Aug 2016 224,827 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VECHILE

COVERS FITTED UNDER BONNET

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOH OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 224,531 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VECHILE

COVERS FITTED UNDER BONNET

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOH OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 196,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2015 196,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 173,154 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2014 173,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 157,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 156,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2009 143,164 miles

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

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 15 Sep 2008 118,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 86,584 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,435 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to see inner pads

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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AJ52 FKU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ52 FKU, 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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AJ52 FKU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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