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EK51 HTE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,958 mi
Last recorded83,958 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HTE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 83,958 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 83,952 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,033 miles

o/s/f tyre low to 2mm

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Jan 2010 77,030 miles

Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre low to 2mm

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,231 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 58,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 49,127 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 HTE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK51 HTE, 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 EK51 HTE registered?

EK51 HTE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 February 2002.

Is EK51 HTE safe to buy?

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