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VN52 MWG

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,120 mi
Last recorded98,120 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 MWG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 98,120 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to water leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced welded plate over rust (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive colant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock completly rusted

Nearside Rear spring corroded to excess

Offside Front shock completly rusted

Offside Rear spring corroded to excess

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

all steering components completly rotten

all suspension componets completly rotten

every part underneath car has completly rotted away

unable to see total underneath as covers fitted

Offside Rear brake caliper seized

Pass 1 Aug 2023 95,825 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,987 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension quite rusty

o/s outer sill is deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,126 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 94,121 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,901 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N,S,R, AND O,S,R, (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 89,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N,S,R, AND O,S,R, (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,901 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,569 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,631 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2012 77,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,510 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,510 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,173 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,381 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,068 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 64,066 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT.

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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VN52 MWG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN52 MWG, 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 VN52 MWG registered?

VN52 MWG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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