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OV02 UZJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 UZJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2021 81,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,681 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 74,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 68,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 66,718 miles

front nearside and offside tyre slight deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,823 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 53,975 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,864 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,739 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 45,626 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 38,485 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,332 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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OV02 UZJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV02 UZJ, 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 OV02 UZJ registered?

OV02 UZJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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