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VK52 CVN

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,802 mi
Last recorded140,802 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 CVN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 140,802 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML illuminated

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 136,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread on the wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 133,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 132,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 129,520 miles

Engine MIL illuminated

Fail 19 Mar 2020 129,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 128,882 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))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 128,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 128,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front deterioating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2017 126,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front deterioating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside (1.1.C.1d)

trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,072 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 120,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 116,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2013 113,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L is illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2012 109,483 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 105,503 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 105,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 101,332 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 101,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 96,864 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,221 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm of tread

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,444 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,929 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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VK52 CVN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VK52 CVN, 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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VK52 CVN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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