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PJ51 TRZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,177 mi
Last recorded29,177 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 TRZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 29,177 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all 4 tyres cracking on edges of treads

washer jets weak n/s not working continuously

Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,163 miles

power steering pipes corroding

all tyres starting to crack on outer edges of treads

n/s/f windscreen washer jet weak

o/s/f shock absorber has very light misting of oil

Fail 1 Apr 2022 29,159 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all tyres starting to crack on outer edges of treads

o/s/f shock absorber has very light misting of oil

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,855 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 28,855 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side tracking arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has slightly play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 28,657 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,063 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,650 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,759 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,831 miles

hand brake lever has some travel and will require adjustment in the near future

Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,584 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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PJ51 TRZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ51 TRZ, 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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PJ51 TRZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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