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RAP 55

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,573 mi
Last recorded112,573 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 55
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 112,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe covered in underseal

Pass 2 Jun 2025 112,179 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipe covered ii under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 111,553 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust boot cracking or perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 110,975 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 110,975 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 110,630 miles

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

underside of car covered making inspection difficult

Pass 12 May 2021 110,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 109,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 108,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 108,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,322 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 107,322 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,096 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 101,500 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt toe link (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at front by joiners (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake dragging

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,548 miles

A/C pipes leaking along O/S/F chassis rail

Fail 16 Dec 2014 97,535 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

A/C pipes leaking along O/S/F chassis rail

Radiator Damp arround N/S lower corner

Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 82,311 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 77,729 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to open fuel cap door either electricly or by manual emergency release

Pass 18 Dec 2008 71,404 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,546 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 43,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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RAP 55 is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RAP 55, 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 RAP 55 registered?

RAP 55 is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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