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RX02 EAK

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

147,762 mi
Last recorded147,762 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 EAK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 147,762 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test 'phone' bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps - poor pattern - lens polish

sidelights dim

wipers noisy

Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 121,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 121,198 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,645 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,867 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 107,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front inner arch liners missing and front bumper and undertray broken

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,907 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,762 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,762 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,426 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on edge

Fail 6 Oct 2016 94,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,676 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,185 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 51,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 34,645 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,786 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 16,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 4,720 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 4,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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RX02 EAK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX02 EAK, 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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RX02 EAK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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