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EO52 MXZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,604 mi
Last recorded61,604 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 MXZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 61,604 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2025 61,267 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2024 60,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2024 60,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 59,010 miles

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

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

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 59,005 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))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AND OUTER SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING IN THE TREAD

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

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2021 58,182 miles

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))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,416 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 57,211 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamp lenses defused (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,200 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 55,774 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,754 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 50,754 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,530 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,818 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,832 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,175 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 42,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 35,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,397 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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EO52 MXZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EO52 MXZ, 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 EO52 MXZ registered?

EO52 MXZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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