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EJ52 OCL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,820 mi
Last recorded41,820 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 OCL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 41,820 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 40,623 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 39,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,644 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 36,773 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 36,737 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 36,042 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 36,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 34,165 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 29,801 miles

Both rear handbrake cables (appear to be incorrectly routed) slightly fouling on coil springs & stabiliser links

Front Brake discs worn (lipped) and corroded

Front tyres wearing on edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Nov 2018 29,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt missing Buckle missing (for corresponding belt) (7.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake discs worn (lipped) and corroded

Front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,697 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,354 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,031 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 20,031 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front 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)

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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EJ52 OCL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ52 OCL, 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

How do I check the history of EJ52 OCL?

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What year was EJ52 OCL registered?

EJ52 OCL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is EJ52 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 OCL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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