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VF02 NKW

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

246,482 mi
Last recorded246,482 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 NKW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 246,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 246,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 225,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 210,248 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both of rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both of rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded OSF and both of rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 199,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 187,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2016 187,288 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 177,239 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 160,474 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 150,869 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 126,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 99,530 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 78,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 53,301 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,273 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 22,096 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 NKW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

VF02 NKW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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