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RJ52 JWZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,655 mi
Last recorded42,655 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 JWZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 42,655 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 41,846 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 40,997 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 40,244 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 39,256 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,371 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 37,666 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,575 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,243 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,505 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 34,990 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,218 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,674 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,273 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,641 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 21,635 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 19,763 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,166 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,557 miles

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2005 12,721 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

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 JWZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

RJ52 JWZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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