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VE51 FDV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,145 mi
Last recorded141,145 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 FDV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 141,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 137,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 137,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 134,092 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 134,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (midway) (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully welded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill repair not fully welded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both have non standard logos at each end (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 130,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 129,531 miles

Floor pan off side rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2015 127,309 miles

Headlamp switch stiff

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 127,309 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

head lamp switch stiff

Pass 15 Feb 2014 124,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 119,980 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 113,094 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut in outter wall

Fail 21 Feb 2012 113,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut in outter wall

Pass 26 Jan 2011 104,710 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 104,710 miles

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

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

near side front wiper blade splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,814 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,981 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,713 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,511 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,728 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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VE51 FDV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE51 FDV, 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 VE51 FDV registered?

VE51 FDV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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