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SF52 FXB

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,997 mi
Last recorded74,997 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 FXB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 74,997 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes too corroded (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - complete sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill - complete sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,927 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 64,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,374 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 42,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,589 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,230 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 33,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,884 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,578 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,858 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 FXB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

SF52 FXB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SF52 FXB safe to buy?

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