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VF02 LLV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,424 mi
Last recorded129,424 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 LLV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 129,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills and rear inner sills/floor rusted ,but plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust emission limits requirements only just met

Fail 27 Jan 2020 129,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light is on and obscured with insulating tape (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front small cut on outer tyre wall

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills and rear inner sills/floor rusted ,but plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 115,939 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2019 115,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rose bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,159 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 100,113 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush play in front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stub axle cracked hub assembly cracked and broken (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 99,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.064 (7.3.D.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both outer sill covered by plastic covers

both under sills corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,101 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.13 % (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.36% (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inop (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

oil leaking

Fail 8 Nov 2016 94,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 86,331 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 77,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 77,618 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,511 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 71,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from engine/sump area

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,262 miles

Engine light is on

Fail 22 Aug 2012 64,262 miles

Engine light is on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 64,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,396 miles

engine managment light on

water leak from engine

Pass 14 Jun 2010 56,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 May 2009 49,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 39,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,989 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,799 miles

Nearside 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)

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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VF02 LLV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VF02 LLV, 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 VF02 LLV registered?

VF02 LLV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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