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SH52 VTX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,939 mi
Last recorded109,939 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 VTX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,939 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,569 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 105,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,250 miles

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

handbrake performance 18%

offside front brake pipe started to corrod

Fail 20 Mar 2017 99,248 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

handbrake performance 18%

nearside front shock absorber lower bush worn moderately (in suspension arm)

offside front brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,520 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,004 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 83,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 76,360 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pipe greased

offside front brake pipe greased

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2011 67,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 61,729 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,168 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 57,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,884 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 46,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,231 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 33,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 22,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner headlamp slight condensation

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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SH52 VTX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SH52 VTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH52 VTX registered?

SH52 VTX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is SH52 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 VTX shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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