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VK02 XKN

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,099 mi
Last recorded125,099 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 XKN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 125,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 123,454 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 123,429 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 123,398 miles

Covers fitted to Nearside and Offside floorpans

Covers fitted to Nearside and Offside outer sills

Nearside and Offside rear subframe brackets corroding

Nearside and Offside rear subframe mounting points corroding

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2017 123,226 miles

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

offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroding

offside and nearside rear subframe brackets corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 123,219 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Covers fitted to outer sills

Nearside and Offside floor to sill joints corroding

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs corroding

Nearside and Offside rear subframe brackets heavily corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2016 122,605 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 122,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 121,156 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 121,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

EML illuminated

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 120,156 miles

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

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

slight noise from offside front wheel caused by corrosion on disc

Pass 10 Jul 2012 117,785 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2011 115,170 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 108,070 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 108,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 95,476 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,758 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 71,690 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,711 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 58,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 42,846 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 XKN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VK02 XKN, 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 XKN registered?

VK02 XKN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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