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FG02 XEN

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,389 mi
Last recorded86,389 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 XEN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 86,389 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sill edges at centre and n/s/f sill/floor corroded,vehicle has plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection so would suggest removal for repairs and to check integrity of sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rods both sides both joints on each side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,453 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills but obvious signs of collapsing around front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shocks mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer t/control arm bushes deterierated no visible play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 84,452 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount area/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills but obvious signs of collapsing around front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shocks mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer t/control arm bushes deterierated no visible play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,660 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill in jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers and floor shields prevent full inspection of sills and floor area for corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ends of both sills into wheel arches corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill in jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade partly unclipped (3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers and floor shields prevent full inspection of sills and floor area for corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,296 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,254 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 74,233 miles

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

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)

Engine and underside covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rubber dust covers of most rear suspension joints deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,312 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine covers sill trims and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 70,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine covers sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 66,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2014 63,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,265 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,424 miles

both rear tyres under inflated

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,213 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 51,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,874 miles

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,527 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 XEN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG02 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

FG02 XEN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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