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AJ02 BJF

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

154,859 mi
Last recorded154,859 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 BJF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 154,859 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 154,859 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 142,551 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,246 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 116,328 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 100,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 89,111 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 89,110 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 76,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,755 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 66,753 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and insecure (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,313 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges and both rear brake discs slightly corroded and scored

Nearside rear supension coil spring slightly corroded

Offside door morror glass going dull

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Slight play in both front wheel hubs

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTING POINTS ARE RUSTED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTING POINTS ARE RUSTED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,453 miles

O/S HEAD LIGHT FOCUS IS POOR

REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTINGS ARE RUSTED

REAR SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS GAITERS ARE PERISHED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,070 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2014 48,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner front brake pads

Pass 8 May 2014 48,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see inner front brake pads

Pass 2 May 2013 44,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lower arm outer rose joint gaitor holed

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 3 May 2012 40,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,638 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 5 May 2009 27,959 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,791 miles

rear discs corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 3 May 2007 17,314 miles

rear discs slightly corroded †unable to see inner pads †rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 May 2006 11,560 miles

both front tyres on 2mm and worn inner edges

front pads low

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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AJ02 BJF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AJ02 BJF, 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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AJ02 BJF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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