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PL02 ZZJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,793 mi
Last recorded144,793 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 ZZJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 144,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 134,175 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,764 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,122 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,983 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 102,983 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 94,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 77,955 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 77,939 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,947 miles

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

lip on front discs

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,205 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,600 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 27,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 23,103 miles

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

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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PL02 ZZJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL02 ZZJ, 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 PL02 ZZJ registered?

PL02 ZZJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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