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VA52 VHD

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,642 mi
Last recorded134,642 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 VHD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 134,642 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,651 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,208 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,248 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,993 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 68,772 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,445 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing down

Fail 25 Oct 2010 61,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing down

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,586 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,757 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,706 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,770 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 VHD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver 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 VA52 VHD, 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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VA52 VHD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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