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VE02 WVV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,903 mi
Last recorded172,903 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 WVV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 172,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 165,902 miles

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

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

Sill Covers Fitted Unable to Inspect o/s & n/s

Pass 16 Feb 2018 159,926 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 159,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 154,362 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 154,362 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 147,918 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 141,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on dash

nearside front tyre bold on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 138,624 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 138,621 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 133,173 miles

Oil leak from engine

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 127,075 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

rear no. plate fading

Pass 28 Oct 2010 119,722 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front wipers starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2009 110,709 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 110,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 100,658 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,477 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges.

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge & has nail in centre of tread.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 88,477 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on both edges.

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge & has nail in centre of tread.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 78,029 miles

all tyres worn inner edges.

engine management light on.

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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VE02 WVV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE02 WVV, 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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VE02 WVV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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