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RF02 WZZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,385 mi
Last recorded142,385 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 WZZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 142,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 142,384 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 139,888 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,308 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 131,786 miles

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 1 Jun 2018 131,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 11 May 2017 126,827 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 126,826 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear suspension noisy

Pass 18 May 2016 121,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 115,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 112,236 miles

Advise power steering leak!

Fail 19 Apr 2013 112,236 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Advise power steering leak!

Pass 6 Jul 2011 109,717 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 109,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 107,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,047 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 101,973 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 91,998 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 91,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,153 miles

Slight oil leak on steering rack.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,153 miles

Slight oil leak on steering rack.

Fail 10 Apr 2006 63,112 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WZZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF02 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

RF02 WZZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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