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E23 JMS

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

52,219 mi
Last recorded52,219 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 JMS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 52,219 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 51,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 51,634 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,525 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 50,462 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,896 miles

both headlamps hazy, beam images barely visible

Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,371 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 47,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,474 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 46,474 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 45,302 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 45,302 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 44,126 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,918 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Fail 25 Jan 2018 42,914 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ALL TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 40,292 miles

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)

Offside 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,188 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,264 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,446 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,328 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,677 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,016 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,829 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,356 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,191 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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E23 JMS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 E23 JMS, 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 E23 JMS registered?

E23 JMS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is E23 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 JMS shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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