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YJ52 KBA

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,060 mi
Last recorded136,060 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 KBA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 136,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under body has slight corrosion but not seriously weakened

both sides inner sills covered not allowing full inspection at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sills and underbody fitted with covers unable to access

underbody has surface rust

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,543 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 127,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

oil leaks

plastic covers under vehlice

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 117,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on dash

Fail 3 Oct 2014 117,673 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2013 114,425 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,033 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,689 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,307 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2010 91,307 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,409 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 57,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,395 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 42,391 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 30,147 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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YJ52 KBA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJ52 KBA, 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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YJ52 KBA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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