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RJ52 FCO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,609 mi
Last recorded149,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 FCO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 149,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 143,193 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 140,321 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc deteriated

Offside Rear brake disc deterioated

Fail 4 Jan 2016 140,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc deteriated

Offside Rear brake disc deterioated

eml warning on

Pass 30 Jan 2015 213,283 miles

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 123,164 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 123,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 121,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 116,274 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 116,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 112,245 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 102,955 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 102,955 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 96,966 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 89,596 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 5 Oct 2005 83,029 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FCO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCO, 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 RJ52 FCO registered?

RJ52 FCO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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