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DG52 AVB

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,069 mi
Last recorded140,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 AVB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 140,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 139,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near inner cil and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bottom arm shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near inner cil and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside small oil leak onto exhaust manifold

Pass 13 Jun 2018 122,856 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes are new recomend grease up

corrosion to both rear outer sills

exhaust has slight blow

repairs under sealed and hard to see due to trays recomend removal of trays to see

sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

slight chip in screen

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2018 122,856 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes are new recomend grease up

corrosion to both rear outer sills

exhaust has slight blow

repairs under sealed and hard to see due to trays recomend removal of trays to see

sill covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

slight chip in screen

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2018 122,660 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses metal connection joints corroded

both rear exhaust heat shields loose/insecure

side trims fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle sills were corrosion is found

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underneath the vehicle were corrosion was found

Pass 25 May 2017 122,467 miles

Central Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 May 2017 122,451 miles

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

Central Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 May 2016 122,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 113,856 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 14 May 2015 113,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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 20 May 2014 104,640 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 104,498 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 94,311 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 94,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 84,591 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 74,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,686 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 68,686 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,524 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,305 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,042 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,117 miles

ADVISE STONE CHIPS TO SC REEN WITHIN REQUIREMENT

Pass 24 Oct 2005 19,550 miles

advise:both rear tyres worn to legal limits on inner edges

advise:slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar link arm top ball joints

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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DG52 AVB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc 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 DG52 AVB, 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 DG52 AVB registered?

DG52 AVB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is DG52 AVB safe to buy?

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