MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant leak
corrosion oresent offside and nearside inner sills to floor
corrosion present on exhaust
corrosion present on front subframe
corrosion present on rear subframe
corrosion present osside and nearside outer sills
front brake pads wearing
oil leak
outer sill covers fitted offside and nearside
rear brake pads worn thin
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes have corrosion
suspension has corrosion and bushes perished
underbody has corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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)
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VK52 SHV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VK52 SHV, 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 VK52 SHV registered?
VK52 SHV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 October 2002.
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