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RG51 EKO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,653 mi
Last recorded113,653 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 EKO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 113,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting And inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting And inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,344 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 109,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear under sill/chassis slight corrosion around existing hole requires attention before it gets worse

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

a.b.s light code read c1235 fault cleared if returns further investigation required

Fail 26 Nov 2020 104,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear under sill/chassis slight corrosion around existing hole requires attention before it gets worse

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,387 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 99,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 93,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,449 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edges. (to limit) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,631 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,692 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,855 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,017 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 69,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,304 miles

long travel at handbrake lever.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,502 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,502 miles

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

offside and nearside rear lower shocker bushes worn and have play

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,416 miles

play in both rear shocker lower bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,459 miles

play in both rear lower shocker bushes

Fail 14 Dec 2006 36,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in both rear lower shocker bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2005 29,247 miles

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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RG51 EKO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RG51 EKO, 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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RG51 EKO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 February 2002.

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