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AO02 VXM

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,229 mi
Last recorded147,229 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VXM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 147,229 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 142,735 miles

underside of car rusted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 139,803 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 139,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 136,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion to the inner rear seals

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2013 136,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F mud guard missing

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion to the inner rear seals

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2010 129,087 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 129,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 115,335 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 115,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 105,828 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 105,824 miles

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

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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AO02 VXM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AO02 VXM, 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 AO02 VXM registered?

AO02 VXM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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