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RJ52 FCF

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,776 mi
Last recorded69,776 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 FCF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 69,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray catching and covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 69,773 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray catching and covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,678 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,918 miles

Advise slight play near side front steering rack (tie rod)

Fail 26 Nov 2019 53,800 miles

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

Advise slight play near side front steering rack (tie rod)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,961 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 44,312 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,108 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 43,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,096 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,956 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 10 Apr 2014 40,955 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,865 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,501 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,041 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 23,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,324 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 23,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RJ52 FCF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RJ52 FCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ52 FCF registered?

RJ52 FCF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is RJ52 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ52 FCF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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