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RJ52 JWP

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,765 mi
Last recorded73,765 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 JWP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 73,765 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 73,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 64,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 47,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 47,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 40,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 34,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play +rubber deteriorating (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play + rubber deteriorating (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,047 miles

Front pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,189 miles

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

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

nearside front bumper and number plate damaged

nearside front door and outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre scuffed

offside handbrake reading low

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,205 miles

all four brake cailpers contaminated with brake fluid but no visable leaks at time

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,033 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,185 miles

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

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

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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RJ52 JWP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RJ52 JWP, 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 RJ52 JWP registered?

RJ52 JWP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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The MOT history for RJ52 JWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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