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RF52 YCY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,054 mi
Last recorded137,054 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 YCY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,054 miles

EML ON

Front Lower Oil leak underneath

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 137,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

EML ON

Front Lower Oil leak underneath

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 133,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 133,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 130,933 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear both rear cables corroded and worn

corrosion on sills

oil leak

wipers smearing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 130,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear both rear cables corroded and worn

corrosion on sills

oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 117,744 miles

brake pipe corroded under bonnet on o/s

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 117,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipe corroded under bonnet on o/s

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 109,845 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 109,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 101,730 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,928 miles

Coolant leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front antiroll bar link fouling shock absorber

Fail 26 Mar 2011 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s front antiroll bar link fouling shock absorber

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,561 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 123,108 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 70,125 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Oct 2008 70,119 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,007 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 65,889 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,662 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 44,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 44,950 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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RF52 YCY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RF52 YCY, 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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RF52 YCY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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