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YJ02 VNF

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,337 mi
Last recorded168,337 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 VNF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 168,337 miles

General underbody corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 168,337 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 158,802 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 158,045 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 150,576 miles

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

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

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 140,545 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 140,545 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 140,363 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 128,595 miles

rear brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 117,102 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 102,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 80,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 80,372 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 65,460 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 65,460 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 65,234 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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YJ02 VNF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ02 VNF, 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 YJ02 VNF registered?

YJ02 VNF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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