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EK51 AYJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,991 mi
Last recorded79,991 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 AYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,991 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 79,991 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 76,830 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,248 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 67,248 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 63,314 miles

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

Offside Front orange reflector missing

Rear Brake pads getting low

Rear pads getting low

both front tyres inner edges getting smooth

Fail 30 Oct 2017 63,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both back box not suported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front orange reflector missing

Rear Brake pads getting low

Rear pads getting low

both front tyres inner edges getting smooth

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,930 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper arm rose bush boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Upper arm rose bush boot deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside wing mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2016 59,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Upper arm rose bush boot deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Upper arm rose bush boot deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside wing mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,010 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,200 miles

All four tyres badly perished and worn close to legal limit.

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

All four tyres badly perished and worn close to legal limit.

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,676 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,043 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,437 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,765 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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EK51 AYJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK51 AYJ, 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 EK51 AYJ registered?

EK51 AYJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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