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EJ02 PTU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,601 mi
Last recorded178,601 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 PTU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 178,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge,passes due to raised tread pattern

rear road springs corroding

slight movement in both rear lower hub bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2017 178,596 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc scored

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge,passes due to raised tread pattern

rear road springs corroding

slight movement in both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2016 173,872 miles

rear road springs corroding

slight movement nearside rear lower hub bush

Fail 22 Feb 2016 173,857 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear road springs corroding

slight movement nearside rear lower hub bush

Pass 8 Mar 2014 166,896 miles

dust covers deteriorating on both rear lateral tie bars.

light misting of oil, power steering pipe/hose area.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre on wear limit, advise replacement.

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge.

rear road springs corroding.

slight movement nearside rear lateral tie bar bush.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 166,795 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

dust covers deteriorating on both rear lateral tie bars.

light misting of oil, power steering pipe/hose area.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre on wear limit, advise replacement.

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge.

rear road springs corroding.

slight movement nearside rear lateral tie bar bush.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 155,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 127,776 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 95,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,490 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,490 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,895 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 44,895 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,324 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,875 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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EJ02 PTU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ02 PTU, 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 EJ02 PTU registered?

EJ02 PTU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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