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VU02 FBL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,585 mi
Last recorded198,585 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 FBL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 198,585 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 190,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe going around fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2017 189,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 187,149 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 187,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 186,009 miles

Covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on all brake discs

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 186,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Covers fitted to nearside and offside outer sills

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 180,453 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 179,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 166,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 165,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 156,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn thin - discs worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 156,053 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads worn thin - discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 142,646 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 132,310 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 132,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 120,082 miles

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 24 Apr 2007 104,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,559 miles

hand brake poor

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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VU02 FBL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU02 FBL, 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 VU02 FBL registered?

VU02 FBL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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