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EF02 ZBD

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,686 mi
Last recorded200,686 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 ZBD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 200,686 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 198,153 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 178,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 157,103 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 156,985 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 133,232 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT FREEPLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEELS

Pass 19 Mar 2012 112,509 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 112,504 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2011 105,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 10 Mar 2011 105,238 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,367 miles

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

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

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

battery flat u/s

Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,537 miles

both rear anti roll bar links worn

Fail 23 Feb 2009 93,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear anti roll bar links worn

coolant header tank leaking slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2008 83,486 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 83,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,243 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,205 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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EF02 ZBD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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