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NJ52 SGZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,044 mi
Last recorded82,044 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 SGZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,044 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 81,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,380 miles

Coil spring corroded all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 80,377 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,585 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2017 75,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil/floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil (5.2.6)

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

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

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

plastic side skirts fitted obscuring some outer sil components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,166 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 73,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded IN FRONT OF REAR SUBFRAME FRONT LOWER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive IN FRONT OF REAR SUB FRAME LOWER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 72,948 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose to its steering rack rod. (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm to shock absorber mount. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to shock absorber mount. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe to its flexi hose is corroding.

engine oil requires top up.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,260 miles

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

both rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,031 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 18 Mar 2013 58,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,277 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 52,264 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,296 miles

NSF Fog lamp inop

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 49,296 miles

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

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

NSF Fog lamp inop

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,014 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,090 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 42,964 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,399 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 31,171 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,948 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 23,948 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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NJ52 SGZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJ52 SGZ, 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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NJ52 SGZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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