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VO52 GZU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,441 mi
Last recorded143,441 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 GZU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 143,441 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2010 129,735 miles

damage to bodywork

play in both rear antiroll bar drop links

Fail 3 Jun 2010 129,735 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to bodywork

play in both rear antiroll bar drop links

Pass 25 Apr 2009 109,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 109,746 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 96,635 miles

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

nearside front of vehicle has accident/impact damage

Fail 11 Apr 2008 96,413 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside front of vehicle has accident/impact damage

Pass 22 Dec 2006 74,668 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 74,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VO52 GZU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO52 GZU, 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 VO52 GZU registered?

VO52 GZU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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