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SJ51 MXA

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,498 mi
Last recorded80,498 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 MXA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust section (back-box) is not supported by its hanger.

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,173 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009
Fail 28 Oct 2009

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,012 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 55,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 51,887 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 51,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 45,515 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,975 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 38,975 miles

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

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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SJ51 MXA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ51 MXA, 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 SJ51 MXA registered?

SJ51 MXA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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