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AV02 XHJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,147 mi
Last recorded122,147 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 XHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 122,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Fuel tank cap cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 119,222 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 119,214 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear bush gaiters and Hub gaiters all split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x3 gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiters split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Evidence of a coolant leak on header tank

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall but not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 113,499 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 106,050 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 May 2017 106,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 106,044 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary catch seized (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion both sills and damage (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both forward arms (2.4.G.2)

Front subframe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes general corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 101,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All rear pipes general corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 98,801 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 86,985 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 86,985 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 77,640 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 77,640 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,753 miles

front to rear brake pipes adjacent to fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 67,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front & rear brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipes adjacent to fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection of front to rear metal brake pipes/fuel pipes etc

Pass 28 May 2010 44,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,799 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 19,092 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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AV02 XHJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV02 XHJ, 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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AV02 XHJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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