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DS02 GXE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,241 mi
Last recorded133,241 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 GXE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,241 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 133,241 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,812 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s/r + o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 130,732 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r + o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,629 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 121,767 miles

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 6 Nov 2017 121,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays and under seal protection covering brake/suspension components.

Suspension components covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2016 115,772 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges (bald)

Front no. plate damaged

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front flexi brake hose steel section corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear & outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear steel section of flexi hose corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear & outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear steel section of flexi hose corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,744 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear lower suspension arm inner bearing covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,361 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 94,259 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,448 miles

Brake hose ferrules corroded.

Brake pipes corroded in places and in difficult places to inspect thoroughly.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in front wheel bearings.

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 88,445 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake hose ferrules corroded.

Brake pipes corroded in places and in difficult places to inspect thoroughly.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in front wheel bearings.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,749 miles

Handbrake cables are fouling the rear anti-roll bar links

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Aug 2012 79,747 miles

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

Handbrake cables are fouling the rear anti-roll bar links

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,065 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 54,670 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 50,332 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 3 Aug 2007 50,332 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,375 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 35,733 miles

near side and off side front tyres wearing 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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DS02 GXE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS02 GXE, 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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DS02 GXE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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