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VE02 XVC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,140 mi
Last recorded21,140 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 XVC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 21,140 miles

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 19,073 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp internal adjuster not adjusting headlamp

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge/cracking/perishing. Splits inner side wall, seen under load

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge/cracking/perishing. Splits inner side wall, seen under load

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 16,944 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 12,647 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 6,746 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 4,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 1,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 1,771 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 130,623 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 125,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brakes have a 18% inbalance

Front discs worn and scored

Nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs pitted

Fail 14 Oct 2010 125,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brakes have a 18% inbalance

Front discs worn and scored

Nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 120,455 miles

heatshield loose

Fail 13 Oct 2009 120,453 miles

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

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

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

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

heatshield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,978 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 77,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,969 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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VE02 XVC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE02 XVC, 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 VE02 XVC registered?

VE02 XVC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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