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SL52 TSO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

144,191 mi
Last recorded144,191 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 TSO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 144,191 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 144,181 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 136,542 miles

Oil leak ()

Side skirts fitted obscuring full inspection

Under trays fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2016 134,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 132,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 132,782 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 131,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 131,436 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 127,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 124,789 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 124,745 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 114,367 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 114,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 104,668 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 104,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,648 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 82,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,040 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 58,040 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 46,297 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 46,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SL52 TSO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue 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 SL52 TSO, 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 SL52 TSO registered?

SL52 TSO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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