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RF02 LBV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,472 mi
Last recorded108,472 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 LBV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 108,472 miles

advise been standing rec paint foor

Pass 21 Mar 2025 107,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,059 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 105,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,852 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 100,851 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,191 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Minor leak from rack / pipes. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 94,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread @ 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread @ 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,849 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,921 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 76,890 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 68,322 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 68,322 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 60,537 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 57,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,904 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 51,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 49,383 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 45,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 39,260 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner & outer edges

Pass 7 May 2008 34,065 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 14 May 2007 29,122 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 21,769 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 LBV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LBV, 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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RF02 LBV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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