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EF02 YZS

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,819 mi
Last recorded127,819 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 YZS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 127,819 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes are corroded. plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2014 117,518 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes are corroded. plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2014 117,463 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2012 114,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,255 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,055 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 78,351 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 62,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,892 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 47,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

very bad oil leak on diff.

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 YZS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF02 YZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF02 YZS registered?

EF02 YZS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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The MOT history for EF02 YZS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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