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EJ02 PTX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,564 mi
Last recorded132,564 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 PTX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 132,564 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 132,417 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 128,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 119,909 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 119,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 101,016 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 101,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,404 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2007 72,019 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 71,872 miles

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

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

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 PTX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PTX, 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 EJ02 PTX registered?

EJ02 PTX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is EJ02 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ02 PTX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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