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SE02 VWS

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,239 mi
Last recorded79,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 VWS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 79,216 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 72,720 miles

EM light on

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

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

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

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

Outer sill and lower vehicle covers fitted

Parking brake performace slightly low

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 14 May 2012 72,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EM light on

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

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

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

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

Outer sill and lower vehicle covers fitted

Parking brake performace slightly low

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 18 May 2011 62,989 miles

Bot front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn

Nearside front inner wheel arch trim loose

Outer sill and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 51,117 miles

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

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)

bonnet badge missing

Pass 14 May 2009 49,716 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 45,279 miles

offside rear brake disc outer surface corroded

Fail 6 May 2008 45,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear brake disc outer surface corroded

Fail 1 May 2008 45,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,228 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,009 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,009 miles

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

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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SE02 VWS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SE02 VWS, 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 SE02 VWS registered?

SE02 VWS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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