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EJ52 OVO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,719 mi
Last recorded135,719 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OVO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,719 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 132,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 132,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high reflector insecure in lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 126,342 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 124,873 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 122,959 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 122,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,672 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 115,387 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 112,333 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,502 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 105,411 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 94,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag and engine man light on dash board

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,702 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 76,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,882 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,132 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,305 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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EJ52 OVO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ52 OVO, 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 EJ52 OVO registered?

EJ52 OVO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ52 OVO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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