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AY52 OKU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,061 mi
Last recorded135,061 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OKU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 135,061 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pipes corroded both sides

Pass 28 Jun 2018 133,833 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 132,580 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS SPLITTING

BOTH SIDES REAR OUTER STABILIZER ARM BALL JOINT GAITORS SPLITTING

Pass 16 Jun 2016 130,828 miles

both sides rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2015 128,691 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 205,389 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 205,389 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,432 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 122,432 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,579 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,070 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 100,069 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,797 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 89,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,007 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 87,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 77,833 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Oct 2006 59,968 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 34,028 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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AY52 OKU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY52 OKU, 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 AY52 OKU registered?

AY52 OKU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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