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FA52 UCJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,242 mi
Last recorded192,242 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UCJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 192,242 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 184,880 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 176,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Fail 3 May 2018 176,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner tyre low

Pass 21 Sep 2016 171,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 158,222 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 157,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres close to limit on inner edges

oil leaks apparent

Pass 9 Oct 2014 142,203 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 142,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 125,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 125,196 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,532 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,189 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 92,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,637 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,342 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 60,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,440 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,379 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 30,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 23,783 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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FA52 UCJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FA52 UCJ, 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 FA52 UCJ registered?

FA52 UCJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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