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WK02 RKM

2002 Jaguar S-type

Gold Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,840 mi
Last recorded112,840 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 RKM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,840 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 112,840 miles

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

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)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 109,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2013 109,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres are worn on inner edges

headlamps are weathered

offside front head lamp has a poor beam patteren

Pass 21 May 2012 102,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

Fail 21 May 2012 102,162 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers

Pass 6 May 2011 93,294 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

Fail 6 May 2011 93,291 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

plastic sill,under engine and full under body covers

Pass 11 May 2010 79,641 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear anti roll bar d bushes weak

Fail 11 May 2010 79,641 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear anti roll bar d bushes weak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2009 60,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic sill,engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2009 60,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic sill,engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2008 42,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,206 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WK02 RKM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Gold with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WK02 RKM, 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 WK02 RKM registered?

WK02 RKM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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