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WX52 LME

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,526 mi
Last recorded160,526 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LME
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 160,526 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 160,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 152,177 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 152,177 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 145,977 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 138,378 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 132,085 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 132,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 128,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 125,090 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 125,090 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 119,651 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Nov 2011 119,651 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 113,206 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 113,206 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 88,384 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 88,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,372 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 61,254 miles

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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WX52 LME is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WX52 LME, 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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WX52 LME is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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