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SO52 DLF

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,866 mi
Last recorded142,866 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 DLF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 142,866 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 134,263 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 127,282 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules metal pipe attached to hose (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 127,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal pipe attached to hose (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal pipe attached to hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal pipe attached to hose (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules metal pipe attached to hose (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion under side of vehicle sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 119,734 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box losse. At input pipe join (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,574 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 113,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,184 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe getting quite corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 96,622 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,600 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 81,598 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 81,576 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 73,289 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,917 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 64,917 miles

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 20 Dec 2007 56,097 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,221 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 39,759 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 39,334 miles

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

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

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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SO52 DLF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SO52 DLF, 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 SO52 DLF registered?

SO52 DLF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 December 2002.

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