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EA02 VWO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,613 mi
Last recorded51,613 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VWO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 51,613 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 51,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 51,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,091 miles

oil ,leak

Fail 26 Aug 2020 51,091 miles

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

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

oil ,leak

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,552 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 50,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to fail track arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) track arm (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to fail track arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 46,230 miles

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

rear suspension dusts cover worn

Fail 25 Jul 2018 46,230 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension dusts cover worn

Pass 8 Aug 2017 43,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 39,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,816 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 34,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 34,205 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 32,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,408 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 30,389 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

E.M.L. LIGHT ON

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 30,199 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 29,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 27,015 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 24,616 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 28,570 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 28,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 21,931 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 21 Jun 2005 10,401 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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EA02 VWO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

EA02 VWO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is EA02 VWO safe to buy?

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