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FG52 ZDM

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

239,705 mi
Last recorded239,705 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZDM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 239,705 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but not within a specified area

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front wiper blade is split on the end

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light is staying on indicating a fault

Fail 16 Nov 2015 239,705 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but not within a specified area

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front wiper blade is split on the end

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light is staying on indicating a fault

Pass 8 Dec 2014 234,899 miles

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 234,899 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily perished and bald on inner and outer edges

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Dec 2013 228,762 miles

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

eml light on

front tyres wearing on edges

slight perishing front tyres

Fail 27 Nov 2013 228,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

eml light on

front tyres wearing on edges

slight perishing front tyres

Pass 4 Dec 2012 218,875 miles

A/bag light on at time of test.

Eml on at time of test.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 218,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

A/bag light on at time of test.

Eml on at time of test.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 215,168 miles

airbag warning light on

engine management light on

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Nov 2010 209,354 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 182,283 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 182,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 146,445 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 146,421 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 113,001 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 71,152 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 40,511 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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FG52 ZDM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG52 ZDM, 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 FG52 ZDM registered?

FG52 ZDM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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