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FG02 GPO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,416 mi
Last recorded130,416 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 GPO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 130,416 miles

Offside Front wing mirror taped but not damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2017 130,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wing mirror taped but not damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,698 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r anti roll bar bush play

Fail 7 Jan 2016 111,698 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r anti roll bar bush play

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,472 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 92,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 71,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,571 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,772 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 48,878 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine dust cover fitted at the time of the test

engine dust cover fitted at the time of the test,engine dust cover slightly inscured on one side

Fail 5 Oct 2010 40,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine dust cover fitted at the time of the test

engine dust cover fitted at the time of the test,engine dust cover slightly inscured on one side

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,945 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 16,162 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,950 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 6,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,484 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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FG02 GPO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FG02 GPO, 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 FG02 GPO registered?

FG02 GPO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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