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SM52 FTD

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,625 mi
Last recorded120,625 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 FTD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 120,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 120,517 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 120,517 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 102,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 116,446 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 108,447 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside wiper blade slightly torn at ends

Pass 13 Nov 2008 108,447 miles

offside wiper blade slightly torn at ends

Pass 13 Nov 2007 102,896 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 102,856 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 98,014 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 89,789 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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SM52 FTD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM52 FTD, 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

How do I check the history of SM52 FTD?

You can check the full history of SM52 FTD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM52 FTD registered?

SM52 FTD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is SM52 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 FTD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM52 FTD have outstanding finance?

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