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EK51 AYB

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,066 mi
Last recorded39,066 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 AYB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 39,066 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 37,362 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 30,801 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 30,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,356 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 27,352 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 27,351 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,674 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,647 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 24,647 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,880 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,284 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,958 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,858 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,984 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,770 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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EK51 AYB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK51 AYB, 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 EK51 AYB registered?

EK51 AYB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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