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VK52 SKD

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,122 mi
Last recorded44,122 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 SKD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,949 miles

Nearside rear tie bar inner and outer ball joint dust covers split and outer ball joint worn

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 40,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle undertray (2.3.2)

Centre exhaust has a minor leak of gas

Nearside rear tie bar inner and outer ball joint dust covers split and outer ball joint worn

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside front tyre devoid of tread to inner edge

Offside rear tie bar inner ball joint dust cover split and outer ball joint worn

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,639 miles

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Rear tyres worn to inner edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front suspension arm lower front bush worn

Offside rear outer tie rod ball joint dust cover split

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 32,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front suspension arm lower front bush worn

Offside rear outer tie rod ball joint dust cover split

Oil leak

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Rear tyres worn to inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,820 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 24,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 18,024 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 18,024 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 6,969 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010
Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,819 miles

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

under body covered

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,724 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,835 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,223 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 SKD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

VK52 SKD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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