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SJ02 FCV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,189 mi
Last recorded133,189 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 FCV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2018 133,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,521 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,480 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 127,342 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 127,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,266 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 3 Oct 2014 126,260 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 122,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 120,338 miles

n/s hand brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Jul 2009 116,948 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 110,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 100,584 miles

exhaust heat sheild at rear loose

front shockers weaping

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre close to limit

rear pads look low

slight brake judder recorded on o/s/f

slight oil leak

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2006 89,626 miles

front discs worn on inner face

rear pads low

slight front brake judder recorde

some brake hose ends slightly rusty

some brake pipes started to corrode

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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SJ02 FCV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc 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 SJ02 FCV, 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 SJ02 FCV registered?

SJ02 FCV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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