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RF02 KUO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,309 mi
Last recorded54,309 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 KUO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 54,309 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 52,265 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,136 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,736 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,000 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 46,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,186 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and tread low

Fail 23 Nov 2020 46,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,449 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 38,541 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 34,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 32,480 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 30,653 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,753 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 29,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,798 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,701 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 24,394 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 21,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,583 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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RF02 KUO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RF02 KUO, 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 RF02 KUO?

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What year was RF02 KUO registered?

RF02 KUO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is RF02 KUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 KUO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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