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RV52 WFC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,881 mi
Last recorded135,881 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 WFC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,881 miles

both rear tyres very low tread

Fail 5 Nov 2019 135,877 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition MORE THAN 10MM IN ZONE A MORE THAN 40MM IN ZONE B (3.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres very low tread

Pass 7 Feb 2018 129,077 miles

both front brake pipes started to corrod

handbrake performance 16%

Brake pipe slightly corroded other front to rear brake pipe started to corrod (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded other front to rear brake pipe started to corrod (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 129,075 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded other front to rear brake pipe started to corrod (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded other front to rear brake pipe started to corrod (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes started to corrod

handbrake performance 12%

Pass 13 Jan 2017 124,430 miles

not possible to inspect sills due to covers

Fail 4 Jan 2017 124,215 miles

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

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

not possible to inspect sills due to covers

Pass 3 Nov 2015 110,034 miles

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

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

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

power steering fluid contaminated ?

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,677 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,642 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,642 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,194 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,626 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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RV52 WFC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc 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 RV52 WFC, 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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RV52 WFC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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