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EF02 YYT

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,185 mi
Last recorded116,185 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 YYT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 116,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 116,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 116,164 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 116,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 107,330 miles

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

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

both rear ABS rings have been catching

Fail 25 Jan 2022 107,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear ABS rings have been catching

Pass 29 Dec 2020 102,124 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 102,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,770 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,939 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,006 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,160 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,729 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 84,725 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,155 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 74,155 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Outer 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in front tyre

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

Throttle pedal has no pad!

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,738 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,671 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,732 miles

Left hand front tyre though legal, recommend replacing, devoid of tread on onside shoulder!

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 58,732 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Left hand front tyre though legal, recommend replacing, devoid of tread on onside shoulder!

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 52,395 miles

Brake hose ferruls on front hoses slightly corroded,inspect for renewal next year.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,395 miles

Brake hose ferruls on front hoses slightly corroded,inspect for renewal next year.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,043 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 46,043 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,170 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 38,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,577 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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EF02 YYT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF02 YYT, 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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EF02 YYT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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