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SY52 EMX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

142,748 mi
Last recorded142,748 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 EMX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2018 142,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant /anti freeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension turret behind spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

locking wheel tool stuck on n/s rear wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2017 141,509 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 141,509 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 140,085 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 29 Aug 2016 140,081 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 3 Sep 2015 137,423 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 137,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

eml on

Fail 19 Aug 2015 137,416 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 136,289 miles

Brake discs at rear corroded

Brake pad warning light on

Dash shows gearbox fault

Hole in nearside front inner wing

Offside rear tyre at 2.8mm

Rear brake pads look low

Fail 27 Oct 2014 136,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

**STRONG ADVISE** BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRRODED ON INSIDE FACES

**SWTRONG ADVISE** O/S/R FOOTBRAKE BRAKE PADS LOW

brake pad warning light on

dash showing gearbox fault

hole in n/s/f inner wing

o/s/r tyre on 2.8mm tread depth

Pass 29 Oct 2013 136,094 miles

Both rear wheels have a small amount of play.

Corrosion on underside.

Nearside rear susp lower arm bush has play.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 134,683 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear tyres 3mm and n/s/r sidewall slightly damaged

underneath corroded at places

Fail 23 Oct 2012 134,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

rear tyres 3mm and n/s/r sidewall slightly damaged

underneath corroded at places

Pass 2 Nov 2011 134,209 miles

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 25 Oct 2011 134,209 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inner face

unable to fully asess corrosion on sills due to plastic sill covers

Pass 17 Nov 2010 131,918 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc corroded and pads 50% worn

play from both rear bottom bushes

underneath corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2010 131,914 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bush has slight play when load on vehicle

o/s/r brake discs corroded on inside edge

underneath corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 126,875 miles

** STRONG ADVISE **o/s/f brake pipe corroded

both front brake discs pitted especially on insides

n/s/r top suspension bush worn

o/s/r lower suspension bush worn

Pass 24 Oct 2008 122,184 miles

n/s r brake caliper starting to stick

n/s/f tyre wearing on both outer edges

o/s/r lower suspension bush has slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2008 120,590 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 18 Oct 2007 106,557 miles

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

offside rear track control arm has slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,209 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 66,687 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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SY52 EMX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SY52 EMX, 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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SY52 EMX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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