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WJ02 ELM

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,208 mi
Last recorded96,208 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 ELM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge also cracking on tread to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under body corroded sills inner and outer

Fail 3 Mar 2020 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge also cracking on tread to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under body corroded sills inner and outer

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under body corroded and sills inner and outer

Fail 22 Feb 2019 92,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under body corroded and sills inner and outer

Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,260 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 87,260 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s+o/s outer sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe on to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at front of rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

this vehicle may have corrosion behind plastic sill covers on both sides

Fail 14 Jul 2017 84,907 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe on to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at front of rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

this vehicle may have corrosion behind plastic sill covers on both sides

Pass 26 May 2016 76,435 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside & offside front sections of main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

vehicle under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 25 May 2016 76,435 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside & offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside & offside front sections of main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 73,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 70,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 66,776 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,570 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,570 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 54,522 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 46,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,536 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,518 miles

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

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

the air/con radiator is leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,262 miles

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

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

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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WJ02 ELM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJ02 ELM, 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 WJ02 ELM registered?

WJ02 ELM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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