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VE51 LFV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,216 mi
Last recorded218,216 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 LFV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 218,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill to floor pan both sides undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2019 218,208 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill to floor pan both sides undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2018 207,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

sills heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Aug 2018 207,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

sills heavily undersealed

Fail 16 May 2018 207,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both sills heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2017 197,874 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2016 187,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 177,127 miles

brake pipes have been grased up

Pass 8 May 2014 167,692 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 157,026 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 144,002 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 128,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 123,101 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 123,088 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 117,966 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 108,453 miles

Front and rear brake pads

Rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 May 2007 99,096 miles

front & rear brake discs deteriated

low park brake reserve

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 May 2006 89,411 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 86,832 miles

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

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

ns and osr tyres on 3mm

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 LFV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

VE51 LFV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is VE51 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 LFV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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