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RG02 PJU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,697 mi
Last recorded112,697 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 PJU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 112,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,499 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 108,499 miles

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))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,512 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,478 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 101,475 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 98,350 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 98,350 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 91,230 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 91,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,728 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 86,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jul 2015 74,772 miles

Both Headlamp lenses are cloudy

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,772 miles

Both Headlamp lenses are cloudy

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 74,547 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

emgine light on indicating a fault

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,191 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2012 57,098 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 52,294 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 27 May 2011 52,294 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 42,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 35,287 miles

Engine and vehicle undershields fitted

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

Pass 30 May 2008 29,478 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,415 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,968 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 19,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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RG02 PJU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RG02 PJU, 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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RG02 PJU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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