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3 DCG

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,893 mi
Last recorded59,893 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DCG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 59,893 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 96,366 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 59,466 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 57,341 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,163 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 56,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2018 55,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 55,128 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 54,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,020 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 53,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,565 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013
Pass 10 May 2012
Fail 9 May 2012

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 47,804 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,804 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,234 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 45,150 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,769 miles

front brake discs slighty corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,867 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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3 DCG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 3 DCG, 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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3 DCG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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