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RF02 MVJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

137,699 mi
Last recorded137,699 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 MVJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 137,699 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ and o/s rear handbrake cable rubbing through upper anti roll bar link

Fail 2 Mar 2015 137,694 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ and o/s rear handbrake cable rubbing through upper anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Feb 2014 133,300 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 133,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 128,938 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

check engine light on

park brake leaver slighty faulty

Fail 11 Feb 2013 128,925 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

check engine light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 124,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 124,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 115,552 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 115,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 110,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 110,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 96,444 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 96,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 96,401 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 81,642 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 22 Feb 2008 81,345 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)

Fail 22 May 2007 79,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 79,668 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 112,030 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 112,030 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RF02 MVJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 RF02 MVJ, 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 RF02 MVJ registered?

RF02 MVJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is RF02 MVJ safe to buy?

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