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SF52 WFU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,355 mi
Last recorded77,355 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 WFU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,355 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,965 miles

Both sills heavy corrosion

Front Washer jets require replacement but sufficient time of test

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion on teeth of abs pick up ring

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2019 75,965 miles

Both sills heavy corrosion

Front Washer jets require replacement but sufficient time of test

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Corrosion on teeth of abs pick up ring

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,076 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant header tank leaking

o/s reverse light inop

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,571 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

drive belt starting to crack

under body corrosion at rear

Fail 6 Dec 2017 67,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boots split also on track rod and on arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

drive belt starting to crack

under body corrosion at rear

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,457 miles

engine light on

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion on brake pipes

underbody components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,913 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/S/R brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Dec 2014 58,910 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly binding

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,638 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,339 miles

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

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

full under body covers obscuring brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2011 53,085 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,716 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,197 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,935 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 32,031 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 WFU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WFU, 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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SF52 WFU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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