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VA02 WDM

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,546 mi
Last recorded112,546 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 WDM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 112,546 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,008 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,346 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 104,207 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,465 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 97,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,928 miles

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

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

coolant leak from coolant hose

n/s/r back box exhaust clamp cracked still secure

Fail 25 Apr 2014 94,916 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak from coolant hose

n/s/r back box exhaust clamp cracked still secure

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,995 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 86,524 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

slight p.a.s fluid leak from fluid cooler

Pass 6 Mar 2012 86,524 miles

front brake discs wearing

slight p.a.s fluid leak from fluid cooler

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,331 miles

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

pads not checked

Pass 13 May 2009 83,611 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 83,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 79,948 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 73,954 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 73,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 62,356 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 WDM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

VA02 WDM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is VA02 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 WDM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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