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VE51 LFT

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,708 mi
Last recorded89,708 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,708 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear suspension joint covers perished & deteriorating

Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension joint covers perished & deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear inner sill panels,,, recommend wax oil (2.4.A.3)

n/s mirror cover missing

n/s/f fog lamp, slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre, worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 84,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush,, recommend attention,, red rust (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s wiper rubber perished on end,, recommend replace

o/s/f brake binding slightly,, recommend check

Fail 12 May 2016 84,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush,, recommend attention,, red rust (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

n/s handbrake performance lower than o/s,, recommend check

n/s mirror cover missing

o/s wiper rubber perished on end,, recommend replace

o/s/f brake binding slightly,, recommend check

Pass 19 May 2015 80,534 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror casing missing

power steering pipe damp but no leak found

slight play in steering column

Fail 12 May 2015 80,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror casing missing

power steering pipe damp but no leak found

slight play in steering column

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

offside front brake binding very slightly

power steering pipe/hose close to nearside front engine mounting,, slightly contamination

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 3 May 2013 72,464 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

nearside wiper deteriorated but clearing screen at present

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2012 68,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,572 miles

discs worn

slight play in the steering

Pass 25 Jun 2010 62,243 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 62,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,187 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,111 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 LFT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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