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VE51 FEG

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,687 mi
Last recorded135,687 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 FEG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2018 135,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2017 127,857 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic trim covering sills

Fail 20 Nov 2017 127,845 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic trim covering sills

Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 112,476 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,878 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 106,885 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 101,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,432 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 98,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 95,425 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted /lipped /worn

Fail 10 Jan 2008 95,378 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

0 braking effort on o/s/r hand brake

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

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

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

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

all four tyres worn near legal limit

front and rear brake discs pitted and lipped /worn

Pass 15 Jan 2007 84,356 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 65,473 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 FEG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FEG, 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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VE51 FEG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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