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FC02 EKM

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

125,675 mi
Last recorded125,675 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EKM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 125,675 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 123,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 121,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 119,523 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,567 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 117,567 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 115,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,007 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,924 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 109,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 106,634 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 106,630 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

nearside & offside rear tyres worn unevenly

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,124 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,500 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,500 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,815 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 78,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing to inside

Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,040 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 72,038 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,361 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 63,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 29,004 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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FC02 EKM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FC02 EKM, 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 FC02 EKM registered?

FC02 EKM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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