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A5 ONG

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,655 mi
Last recorded153,655 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 ONG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 153,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 152,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 151,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 150,086 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 148,562 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 147,112 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 146,163 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 146,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,659 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 144,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 142,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 141,091 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 139,817 miles

EML ON

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN

Fail 8 Jul 2015 139,794 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine light on

Offside front door check strap broken/detached

Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,026 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 138,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine light on

offside front door check strap detached

Pass 4 Jul 2013 136,438 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 135,014 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 135,012 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 132,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 128,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 125,346 miles

Front index plate showing signs of deterioration

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 121,750 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

number plates getting deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2007 108,556 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 107,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 85,225 miles

osr road wheel outer chrome trim ring damaged-cosmetic item

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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A5 ONG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A5 ONG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 ONG registered?

A5 ONG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is A5 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 ONG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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