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NU02 XPD

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,816 mi
Last recorded133,816 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU02 XPD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 133,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,495 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 122,759 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 122,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear are to bright (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,099 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Excess covers fitted to under body

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,045 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low Both aims very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour Pink (4.1.4 (a))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Excess covers fitted to under body

Excess travel to under body

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,487 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Excess amount of covers fitted to under body

Fail 7 Jan 2021 119,470 miles

Body has an unsafe modification jaguar on bonnet (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Unable to test (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks By pedals (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Excess amount of covers fitted to under body

Pass 21 May 2016 120,892 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,864 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 113,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,809 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 104,764 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,703 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 87,703 miles

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

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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NU02 XPD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NU02 XPD, 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

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What year was NU02 XPD registered?

NU02 XPD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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