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YG52 WLX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,416 mi
Last recorded159,416 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 WLX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 159,416 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 159,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 158,744 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 152,141 miles

slight roughness in n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 146,585 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 146,374 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Very slight bind on front brakes

Pass 30 May 2012 138,403 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre tread 205/60/16W

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

airbag warning lamp on

offside rear shock absorber lower bush worn

Pass 12 May 2011 129,211 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 122,541 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 122,541 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 113,489 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 105,709 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 105,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

OIL LEAKS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 95,857 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 11 May 2006 84,417 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 11 May 2006 84,417 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

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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YG52 WLX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG52 WLX, 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 YG52 WLX registered?

YG52 WLX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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