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SP52 MLX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,424 mi
Last recorded93,424 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 MLX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,424 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at offside rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,236 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,429 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 81,422 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,772 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 75,772 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,064 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 69,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 66,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 59,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake Hose ferrule slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake Hose ferrule slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake Hose ferrule slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake Hose ferrule slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2008 50,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake Hose ferrule slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake Hose ferrule slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake Hose ferrule slightly corroded

Offside Rear Brake Hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,342 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 42,340 miles

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

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

Offside and Nearside Front Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,788 miles

battery insecure

spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jan 2006 34,788 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery insecure

spare tyre defective

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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SP52 MLX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP52 MLX, 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 SP52 MLX?

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What year was SP52 MLX registered?

SP52 MLX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is SP52 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 MLX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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