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SF52 FWT

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 FWT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 64,211 miles

both sills and floor area covered with plastic covering cant excess some mot areas

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 55,189 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Fail 25 Jan 2019 55,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel s slightly gripping

engine and sils underneath covered by plastic difficult to inspect

exhaust systems are slightly corroded

inner sils are corroded but not seriously weakened or holed

Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,089 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,454 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 34,449 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 34,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

power steering pipes have corrison on them but slight

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,065 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 32,846 miles

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

bonnet secondary catch requires attention

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,368 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,548 miles

neare side wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,920 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 22,920 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both rear tyres are worn to 2mm on the inside edges, legal minimum is 1.6mm (245/40 ZR18Y)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,955 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 18,953 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 13,784 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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SF52 FWT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF52 FWT, 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 SF52 FWT registered?

SF52 FWT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SF52 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF52 FWT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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