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EF02 ZBY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,094 mi
Last recorded112,094 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 ZBY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,094 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 112,094 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 106,668 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 106,655 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2013 100,928 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 100,928 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,931 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,005 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 86,005 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2010 73,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,866 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,430 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,247 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 44,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,453 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 28,453 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)

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 ZBY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red 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 EF02 ZBY, 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 ZBY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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