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FA52 VCX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,847 mi
Last recorded135,847 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VCX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 135,153 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 133,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,608 miles

Front shock absorbers worn

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 111,240 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 111,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,341 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,340 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,411 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

airbag warning light indicates a fault

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,197 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 79,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,237 miles

Power steering fluid resevior hose - very close to engine accessories pully.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 74,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering fluid resevior hose - very close to engine accessories pully.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,071 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,985 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 VCX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA52 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

FA52 VCX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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