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PO52 FTN

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 FTN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 82,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis rail. between rail and tank, outer rail and between chassis rail and subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis rail. between rail and tank, outer rail and between chassis rail and subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,521 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,737 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 79,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,462 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 78,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,876 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 75,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,506 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 68,726 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,418 miles

both rear track arms has slight damage to dust covers

Fail 3 Oct 2013 65,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear track arms has slight damage to dust covers

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,936 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,807 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,033 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 51,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,123 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 46,119 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 3 Oct 2007 41,080 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,358 miles

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

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

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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PO52 FTN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PO52 FTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO52 FTN registered?

PO52 FTN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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