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VA02 TDZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,597 mi
Last recorded85,597 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 TDZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,597 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both going cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1g)

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

under trays obscuring some testable components

Fail 11 Oct 2016 85,597 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Flexi brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both going cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play rack knuckle (2.2.B.1g)

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

under trays obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm worn out in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

advise wheel alignment checks

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,516 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,813 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,300 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,604 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,099 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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VA02 TDZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA02 TDZ, 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 VA02 TDZ registered?

VA02 TDZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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