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AY02 RMZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,433 mi
Last recorded130,433 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 RMZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 130,433 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiter heavily perished.

Offside front and nearside front tyres heavily perished.

Offside front floor panel corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres heavily perished.

Slight play in nearside rear damper rose joint.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front damper lower rose joints.

Pass 17 Dec 2024 129,106 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiter heavily perished.

Offside front and nearside front tyres perished.

Offside front floor panel corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished.

Slight play in nearside rear damper lower rose joints.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front damper lower rose joints.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 127,422 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres perishing.

Offside front floor panel to sill area corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension damper lower joints.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 124,909 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiter starting to split.

Offside front and nearside front tyres perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,790 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 121,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,311 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Various rear suspension upper and lower wishbone bush and ball joint gaiters heavily perished.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 120,311 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight weep from offside rear damper.

Various rear suspension upper and lower wishbone bush and ball joint gaiters heavily perished.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,451 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Various gaiters heavily perished on offside rear and nearside rear upper and lower suspension wishbones.

Fail 30 Jan 2019 117,418 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 110,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 72,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,561 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 60,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,634 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 52,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,439 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,209 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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AY02 RMZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red 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 AY02 RMZ, 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 AY02 RMZ registered?

AY02 RMZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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