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AO02 VXR

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

72,285 mi
Last recorded72,285 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VXR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,285 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 66,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced edge of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 7 May 2024 65,324 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills at rear corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 65,323 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills at rear corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 63,252 miles

Nearside Front side reflector cracked

Pass 23 May 2022 62,432 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 61,300 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 61,300 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 60,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 59,542 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 58,422 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 57,310 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 55,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 52,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 52,963 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 50,928 miles

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 13 May 2013 48,604 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,973 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 46,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 44,089 miles

off side front tyre heavyinside edge wear

Pass 12 May 2010 41,511 miles

o/s front tyre edge worn

Pass 20 May 2009 37,260 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 33,138 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,138 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 28,354 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 22,773 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 22,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AO02 VXR is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AO02 VXR, 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 AO02 VXR registered?

AO02 VXR is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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