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EA02 VWJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,783 mi
Last recorded93,783 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VWJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,783 miles

eml lamp om

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Nov 2012 93,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml lamp om

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Oct 2011 87,292 miles

ECU lamp on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit..Advise replacements

Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,292 miles

ECU lamp on

both front tyres and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit..Advise replacements

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,839 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 25 Oct 2010 80,835 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,200 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 73,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,418 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 65,397 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,957 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 57,957 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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 17 Aug 2006 48,331 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 47,046 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 47,045 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near and off side front brake discs are worn.

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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EA02 VWJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EA02 VWJ, 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 EA02 VWJ registered?

EA02 VWJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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