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RA52 JAG

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,531 mi
Last recorded109,531 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 JAG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 109,531 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 109,531 miles

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 107,663 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 105,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 102,903 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 99,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush, as marked (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

rear inner sills corroded, both sides

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,078 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,078 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,311 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,497 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,420 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,150 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,677 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,863 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 41,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,999 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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RA52 JAG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RA52 JAG, 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 RA52 JAG registered?

RA52 JAG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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