MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
e.m.l on
rear discs
sill covers and engine cover fitted
Rear discs
eml on
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear discs
eml on
Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
e.m.l on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x3 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
e.m.l on
Rear pads
eml on
engine cover under the engine fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear pads
eml on
engine cover under the engine fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
e.m.l on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre worn out on inner edge. 235/50/17 w
235/50/17
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear droplink has slight play
offside rear droplink has slight play
oil level was low topped up 2 litres
nearside front tyre on 2 mm on inner edge
offside front tyre on 2 mm on inner edge
tyre size 235/50/17
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside front tyre on 2 mm on inner edge
offside front tyre on 2 mm on inner edge
tyre size 235/50/17
advise rear bumper damage
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise rear bumper damage
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S3 OPW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 S3 OPW, 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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S3 OPW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 June 2002.
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