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RK52 YME

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,790 mi
Last recorded118,790 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 YME
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,790 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 113,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,901 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on and eml light on

eml light on

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 108,038 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

both front brake disc scored

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2010 104,430 miles

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

both front brake disc secored

Fail 13 Oct 2010 104,430 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

both front brake disc secored

Pass 13 Oct 2009 99,015 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 99,015 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 94,266 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 94,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,642 miles

undercovers fitted thoughout

Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,988 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 73,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RK52 YME is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 RK52 YME, 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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RK52 YME is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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