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RD02 FTY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,999 mi
Last recorded124,999 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 FTY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,999 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 124,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,929 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp, below 50% not working on one side

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 124,890 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 124,874 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,186 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,849 miles

see advisory sheet

Pass 19 Nov 2015 123,605 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,545 miles

dash indicates parking brake fault

Fail 27 Oct 2014 123,541 miles

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

dash indicates parking brake fault

Pass 5 Nov 2013 123,445 miles

### strong advise #### parking brake fault dashboard warnning light

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 123,445 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

## strong advise ## nearside rear brake caliper sweaty round nipple area

### strong advise #### parking brake fault dashboard warnning light

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 122,852 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2012 122,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2011 122,191 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both fronts brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 119,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight oil leak in gear box area

Fail 14 Apr 2010 119,414 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight oil leak in gear box area

Pass 3 Apr 2009 116,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 109,761 miles

Front no plate poor.

Rear hand brake pads very low.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 105,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PARK BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 27 Nov 2007 105,194 miles

PARK BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 22 Nov 2006 92,544 miles

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

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 FTY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

RD02 FTY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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