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FA02 FSJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 FSJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 119,945 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,696 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 101,737 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped and cracked in places (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 101,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Play and ripped cover (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped and cracked in places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,399 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,322 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,100 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 73,097 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (Bulk Head Area) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,850 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 69,780 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clean up brake pads throughout

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,793 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 60,791 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,653 miles

Brake discs all round slightly pitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake fault on dash

Fail 10 Aug 2010 59,649 miles

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

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

Brake discs all round slightly pitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake fault on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,402 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,272 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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FA02 FSJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FA02 FSJ, 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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FA02 FSJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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