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AM02 OXA

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,914 mi
Last recorded135,914 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OXA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,914 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 132,688 miles

Head lamp patens poor.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear lamp lens tinted black ,rear lamps visible but a little dim.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 127,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 116,616 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

eng man light on

pad warning light on but pads ok

park brake fault message on dash but brakes work

water leak

Fail 30 May 2012 116,616 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

eng man light on

pad warning light on but pads ok

park brake fault message on dash but brakes work

water leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,264 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 101,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,117 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 89,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,663 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s & o/s handbrake cable rubbing on n/s/r & o/s/r anti roll bar linkages

nail in n/s/r tyre not repairable

Fail 22 May 2009 72,289 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s & o/s handbrake cable rubbing on n/s/r & o/s/r anti roll bar linkages

nail in n/s/r tyre not repairable

Pass 7 Jun 2008 57,106 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 33,802 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 33,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,331 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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AM02 OXA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AM02 OXA, 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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AM02 OXA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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