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EJ52 PUU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,677 mi
Last recorded147,677 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 PUU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 147,677 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Unable to check front inner brake pads

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 147,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine management light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Unable to check front inner brake pads

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 135,475 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear underbody slightly rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 125,134 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 125,129 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Brake pipes corroded in places.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 114,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

deep cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall suggest replacement

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

play in steering

Fail 28 Jul 2013 114,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

deep cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall suggest replacement

front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

play in steering

Pass 29 Jul 2012 109,164 miles

nearside number plate light dim

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,034 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 102,034 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 91,057 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 91,057 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 74,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2008 60,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 44,394 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 33,219 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 PUU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ52 PUU, 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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EJ52 PUU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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