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YF52 CVS

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 CVS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,964 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,694 miles

Offside Front headlamp levelling device damaged

nearside front tyre perished

rear tyres low tread

Fail 8 Jul 2021 70,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp levelling device damaged

nearside front tyre perished

rear tyres low tread

Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,795 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,570 miles

nearside headlamp beam image slightly poor

offside headlamp beam image slightly poor

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,179 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 61,175 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

cat system fault lamp on

rear suspension corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2016 59,144 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipes (3.6.B.2c)

cat system fault lamp on

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,004 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,638 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,789 miles

Both rear drop link bushes worn (uppers)

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

both rear suspension units has slight play

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer cv gaitors weeping

corrossion to all suspension components

heavy corrossion to driveshafts

power steering resevoir+pipes damp

rear hub assembly bushes rubber boots split allowing the ingress of dirt+grit

vehicle underside wet

wipers in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2012 50,665 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer cv gaitors weeping

corrossion to all suspension components

heavy corrossion to driveshafts

power steering resevoir+pipes damp

rear hub assembly bushes rubber boots split allowing the ingress of dirt+grit

vehicle underside wet

wipers in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,556 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r handbrake caliper spring missing

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 46,556 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f wiper poor condition

o/s/r handbrake caliper spring missing

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,207 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/headlamp cracked

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Nov 2010 42,207 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/headlamp cracked

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,972 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,481 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 30,481 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,829 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,502 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 13,935 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 13,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front brake disc friction surface corroded

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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YF52 CVS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YF52 CVS, 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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YF52 CVS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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