MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wiper, Smearing.
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, Inner Shoulder Worn. 225/55W16. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Body has slight corrosion Offside rear wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear lower suspension arm rubber dust cover for bush split.
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion Offside rear wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)
Engine management warning light on.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear lower suspension arm rubber dust cover for bush split.
Oil leak ()
engine management light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine management light on
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres wear inside edge
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wear inside edge
EML on
Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
One bulb not working nearside rear light
Slight play/wear in steering rack tie rod ends
EML on
Front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
One bulb not working nearside rear light
Slight play/wear in steering rack tie rod ends
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both steering arm slight play
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both steering arm slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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EX52 VVL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EX52 VVL, 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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EX52 VVL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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