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RO02 NBG

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,401 mi
Last recorded58,401 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 NBG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 58,401 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 57,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 57,443 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2023 57,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2023 57,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 57,301 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,972 miles

Offside wing mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,387 miles

both rear tie bar dust covers poor

engine warning light on

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear brakes slight binding

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules on border of excessive (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,254 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,449 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 40,449 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,429 miles

E.M.L light showing on dash

Fail 9 Aug 2013 38,429 miles

E.M.L light showing on dash

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,051 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 33,026 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,126 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,535 miles

Advise:chip in screen n/s

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 26,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise:chip in screen n/s

Advise:nail in n/s/r tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,373 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,160 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,113 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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RO02 NBG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RO02 NBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO02 NBG registered?

RO02 NBG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is RO02 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO02 NBG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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