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A9 WHC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,050 mi
Last recorded73,050 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 WHC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 73,050 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 73,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 73,028 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod got slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,587 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 72,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,309 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 72,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,002 miles

Sill lips corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Sill lips corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,639 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,433 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres rubbing on inner splash guards

Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,396 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,364 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre wearing ouside edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight movement between the shaft and steering wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,745 miles

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

slight movement in steering colum

Fail 18 Jun 2008 61,742 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

slight movement in steering colum

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,564 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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A9 WHC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A9 WHC, 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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A9 WHC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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