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VN02 XLJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,949 mi
Last recorded72,949 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 XLJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 72,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,458 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,933 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,185 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 69,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (3.5.1g)

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

Fail 1 Mar 2017 69,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (3.5.1g)

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 69,328 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,583 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)

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2014 57,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,905 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,835 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers starting to split

Oil level low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,578 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,211 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,919 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,989 miles

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2009 24,989 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,447 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,198 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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VN02 XLJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc 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 VN02 XLJ, 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 VN02 XLJ registered?

VN02 XLJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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The MOT history for VN02 XLJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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