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VF02 MFV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 MFV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,426 miles

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

tyre wearing thin on inner edge , offside rear

Fail 17 Oct 2016 94,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,247 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bottom arm inner bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,246 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bottom arm inner bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 87,470 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,579 miles

slight play at off side rear wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,955 miles

Cover missing off seat belt bracket, seat belt ok

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 57,288 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 57,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,960 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 40,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,083 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,775 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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VF02 MFV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF02 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

VF02 MFV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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