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EX52 VVL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,261 mi
Last recorded182,261 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VVL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 182,261 miles

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 182,261 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 177,679 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 173,752 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 173,750 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 168,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 162,731 miles

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 ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 162,689 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 157,575 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Aug 2016 157,575 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 147,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 147,561 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 137,019 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 137,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 127,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both steering arm slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2013 127,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 115,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,963 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 93,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 77,732 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,681 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 46,081 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,280 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 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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What year was EX52 VVL registered?

EX52 VVL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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