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RD02 EJF

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,210 mi
Last recorded130,210 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 EJF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 130,210 miles

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

both lower arm and upper bushes perished and cracking

welding repairs well covered and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 126,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both lower sills have covers both sides

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 120,739 miles

driverside rear anti rollbar droplink

emissions close to limits

under body surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2018 114,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,857 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 105,856 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting brackets (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 86,234 miles

Coolant leak

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/FRONT MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,782 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 69,255 miles

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

PARK BRAKE OPERATION POOR

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,259 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,632 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 57,925 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 57,921 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,596 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 49,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under tray is detached

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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RD02 EJF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RD02 EJF, 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 RD02 EJF registered?

RD02 EJF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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