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OW52 KMX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,799 mi
Last recorded103,799 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 KMX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 101,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear vehicle under body sill areas corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 98,993 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,824 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 95,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,505 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 91,505 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 91,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 86,853 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 86,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,027 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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 5 Feb 2018 72,939 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 72,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

tyre size 225/55r16

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,108 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 61,108 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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 insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,244 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,979 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,868 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,409 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 32,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,116 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 26,752 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,412 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,441 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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OW52 KMX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW52 KMX, 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 OW52 KMX?

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What year was OW52 KMX registered?

OW52 KMX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is OW52 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 KMX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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