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RF02 WZU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

167,999 mi
Last recorded167,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 WZU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 167,999 miles

Front Both inner seals corroding

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 164,822 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 164,822 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 163,426 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 163,426 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 161,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 157,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 156,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 151,407 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 144,463 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 140,744 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 140,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 134,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 128,090 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 121,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 116,169 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 105,550 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,903 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 59,797 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,297 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 WZU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc 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 WZU, 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 RF02 WZU registered?

RF02 WZU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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