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VK02 XKS

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,284 mi
Last recorded84,284 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 XKS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,284 miles

Both Rear tyres wearing low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 84,284 miles

Both Rear tyres wearing low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 75,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 75,502 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 65,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

installation of lower engine cover limiting inspection to certain components.

limited inspection to fuel pipes front to rear on o/s due to fitment of plastic cover

limited inspection to metal brake pipes on n/s due to installation of plastic cover.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,913 miles

installation of lower engine cover limiting inspection to certain components.

limited inspection to fuel pipes front to rear on o/s due to fitment of plastic cover

limited inspection to metal brake pipes on n/s due to installation of plastic cover.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,517 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 48,370 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,384 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

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 XKS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

VK02 XKS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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