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AK52 YDA

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,921 mi
Last recorded127,921 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 YDA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2023 127,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard BOTH SIDES (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps deteriorated. no beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to fully inspect sills and underside for corrosion/damage etc. due to being covered by undertrays.

Pass 15 Jul 2022 125,353 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 125,353 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 113,668 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,608 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 111,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 111,475 miles

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

covers fitted over sills

Pass 18 Nov 2016 110,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,228 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 109,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,489 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,328 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 75,320 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,992 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,791 miles

large screw in nearside rear tyre also tread low

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,967 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 42,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,493 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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AK52 YDA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AK52 YDA, 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 AK52 YDA registered?

AK52 YDA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is AK52 YDA safe to buy?

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