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EF02 HFZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,903 mi
Last recorded96,903 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HFZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 96,903 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 96,876 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 93,367 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,325 miles

Both rear brake discs showing signs of binding

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,058 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated.

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

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 88,946 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated.

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

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

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,391 miles

1) Both rear lower shock bushes worn close to limit

1) Both rear track control arm inner and outer gators deteriorated close to limit

1) Offside front wheel baring worn close to limit

2) Rear antiroll bar bushes worn slightly

3) Nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

3) Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

4) Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine management light on

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle has a n oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,667 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges close to legal limits.

Engine management light on dash

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

offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges close to legal limits.

Engine management light on dash

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

offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 77,850 miles

(2) Offside front tyre wearing close on inner edge

Engine management light on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,850 miles

(2) Offside front tyre wearing close on inner edge

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,947 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 74,947 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 71,452 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eng man light on

Fail 19 Jun 2013 71,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eng man light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,372 miles

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

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 Front 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 25 Aug 2010 59,532 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,401 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 55,401 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 51,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,146 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,408 miles

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

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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EF02 HFZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EF02 HFZ, 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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EF02 HFZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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