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VA52 MXC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,375 mi
Last recorded73,375 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MXC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,375 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,380 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 67,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside and nearside tie rods bushes worn

Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,649 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 55,769 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,771 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 43,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,659 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010
Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,200 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 39,482 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,226 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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VA52 MXC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VA52 MXC, 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 VA52 MXC?

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What year was VA52 MXC registered?

VA52 MXC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is VA52 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 MXC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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