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DC02 NXA

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,242 mi
Last recorded71,242 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 NXA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 71,242 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,189 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs worn lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner both sides inner sills have surface rust

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyres cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyres cracked sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe inside arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner front inner arch corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe inside arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner front inner arch corroded

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 60,437 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe inside arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner front inner arch corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe inside arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner front inner arch corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 55,224 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount area and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 49,779 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,311 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,751 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 39,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,017 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 34,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,250 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,179 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,117 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,211 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,250 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,286 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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DC02 NXA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc 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 DC02 NXA, 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 DC02 NXA registered?

DC02 NXA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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The MOT history for DC02 NXA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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