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EX52 VUT

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,654 mi
Last recorded116,654 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VUT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 116,654 miles

advise coolant leak

Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,934 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 109,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2021 103,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,600 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 97,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,861 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 95,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,898 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,408 miles

Rear brake pads getting low, discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,243 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 89,243 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,683 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,743 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,798 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,020 miles

Slight play in N/s & O/s/front wheel bearings

Slight play in N/s & O/s/track rods

Fail 25 Aug 2011 69,020 miles

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

Slight play in N/s & O/s/front wheel bearings

Slight play in N/s & O/s/track rods

Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,760 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,079 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,959 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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EX52 VUT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EX52 VUT, 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 EX52 VUT registered?

EX52 VUT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for EX52 VUT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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