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DF02 HVC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HVC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,055 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 91,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,823 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,720 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 88,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,522 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 88,366 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge and has a slight cut

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 88,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge and has a slight cut

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,087 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2015 88,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,243 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,506 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 82,506 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,475 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 75,475 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s r and n/s/r brake discs rusting

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r inner side light n/w

Fail 2 Oct 2010 63,080 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 63,080 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,394 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 47,354 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,953 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

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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DF02 HVC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 DF02 HVC, 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 DF02 HVC registered?

DF02 HVC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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