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VK02 XKL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,370 mi
Last recorded174,370 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 XKL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 174,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 174,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 167,204 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 167,204 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 161,194 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 161,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine lower dust cover requires removal

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 154,268 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 146,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 146,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 129,322 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 129,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 107,026 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

n.s.r tyre inner side wall cracking and splitting.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 107,026 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn.

n.s.r tyre inner side wall cracking and splitting.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 85,636 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 84,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 81,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 77,371 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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VK02 XKL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK02 XKL, 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 VK02 XKL registered?

VK02 XKL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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