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RN02 MLX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,244 mi
Last recorded117,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 MLX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 117,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slight corrosion various places or undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal o/s and n/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rear arm covers inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear sill and area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

undersealed

Fail 22 Jan 2025 117,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slight corrosion various places or undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working o/s front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal o/s and n/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rear arm covers inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear sill and area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

undersealed

Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,773 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front-to-rears beside fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing faster than N/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake slightly lagging in opperation.

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Side reflector. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 131,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front-to-Rear pipes - O/S/R of vehicle beside tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake slightly lagging.

Offside Rear Side Reflector damaged.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 126,511 miles

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

Nearside inner sill

Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,592 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 121,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both sills corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,877 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 114,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,923 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 110,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,910 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,314 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,966 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,059 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 75,282 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 70,726 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 70,675 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2009 64,130 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 58,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 50,689 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,247 miles

Nearside 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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RN02 MLX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RN02 MLX, 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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RN02 MLX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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