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542 ARC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,195 mi
Last recorded80,195 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 ARC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,742 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 77,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 76,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 74,458 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 72,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 68,546 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 64,751 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,197 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,708 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,687 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,313 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,605 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,562 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 31,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2006 17,621 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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542 ARC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 542 ARC, 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 542 ARC registered?

542 ARC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is 542 ARC safe to buy?

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