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YJ02 VXV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,318 mi
Last recorded82,318 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 VXV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,318 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 82,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,095 miles

N/S outer sill surface corrosion plastic cover not enabaling access

O/S Outer sill surface corrosion plastic covers not enabaling access

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,264 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 71,263 miles

Brake hose leaking o/s/f brake hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 64,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2013 56,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 56,395 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,735 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 45,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,900 miles

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2011 37,900 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

offside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,123 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine under tray cover loose and broken

jaguar leaper fitted to bonnet

nearside and offside manual headlamp adjusters inoperative

nearside full beam headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly

oil leak from diff unit

radiator damaged at bottom

slight movement in nearside rear shockabsorber lower bush

wiper rubbers split nearside and offside

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,165 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 31,165 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,846 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,119 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 VXV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc 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 YJ02 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

YJ02 VXV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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