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C4 MFW

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,554 mi
Last recorded98,554 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 MFW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 98,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 94,490 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,355 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joints on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joints on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,332 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,037 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,025 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 89,019 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 88,898 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,967 miles

Wiper rubbers splitting. N/S/F washer jet not effective

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 87,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Wiper rubbers splitting. N/S/F washer jet not effective

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,341 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 84,341 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,169 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,528 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 77,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 73,792 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,354 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,803 miles

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

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

both front tyres blocking on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,656 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 14,650 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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C4 MFW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C4 MFW, 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 C4 MFW registered?

C4 MFW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is C4 MFW safe to buy?

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