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SJ02 FFB

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,007 mi
Last recorded91,007 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 FFB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 91,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,886 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 76,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,668 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,260 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight bind osf

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,757 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,650 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 47,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,376 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 38,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,247 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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SJ02 FFB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ02 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

SJ02 FFB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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