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EF02 ZBZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,413 mi
Last recorded83,413 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 ZBZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,413 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion started on underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,403 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 70,402 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,310 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,668 miles

all plastic covers fitted under vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 30 Aug 2012 60,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all plastic covers fitted under vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

check wheel alingment

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2011 57,587 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front discs slight rusting and scored

slight corrosion o/s/r chassis

Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,808 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,194 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 46,194 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,689 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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,438 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 17 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 23,895 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZBZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZBZ, 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 EF02 ZBZ registered?

EF02 ZBZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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