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YB02 VMJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,131 mi
Last recorded119,131 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 VMJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 119,131 miles

different wheel rims fitted front to rear at time of retest, same tyre size of 225/55 R 16 fitted all round.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 119,123 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,579 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

check engine light on

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear lower shock absorber bush has slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2013 118,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

check engine light on

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear lower shock absorber bush has slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2012 118,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

NEARSIDE HUB NUT MISSING

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,384 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 90,988 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 90,988 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 90,091 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 79,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,882 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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YB02 VMJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB02 VMJ, 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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YB02 VMJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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