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SW02 GXV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,744 mi
Last recorded94,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 GXV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,698 miles

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/f brakes binding slightly,

underbody corrosion,underbody undersealed, underbody shields fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2019 89,698 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

n/s/r and o/s/f brakes binding slightly,

underbody corrosion,underbody undersealed, underbody shields fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,142 miles

Both Rear Doors Stiff To Open

Low Coolant Light On

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 85,926 miles

Nearside Front Undertray insecure wing liner (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs in poor condition

both subframes and vehicle under body in very poor corroded condition

low coolant light on

rear doors very difficult to open due to seizing components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,837 miles

Coolant Light On

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some Corrosion To Under Body Components inc Subframes

Wiper Rubbers Tearing Away

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,569 miles

coolant light on

some surface rust on underbody components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,668 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,909 miles

N/S and O/S/R suspension arm lower bush dust covers insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2014 71,908 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

N/S and O/S/R suspension arm lower bush dust covers insecure

N/S/F and R and O/S/R jacking points excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak at filter

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

Rear diff leaking

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 68,424 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,987 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 62,987 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,577 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded and worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,230 miles

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

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

front discs corroded slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2009 44,270 miles

Rear tyres worn close to tread wear indecators

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 42,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear tyres worn close to tread wear indecators

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,857 miles

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

both front tyres worn at edges

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,165 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,619 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 21,406 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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SW02 GXV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SW02 GXV, 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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SW02 GXV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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