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RX52 JHJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,694 mi
Last recorded80,694 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 JHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 80,694 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,994 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 79,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 78,878 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 72,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 72,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 72,356 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 72,356 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,846 miles

Exhaust system has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2017 68,846 miles

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)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,666 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,371 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Jan 2015 65,371 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,679 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 95,036 miles

engine oil leaks

power steering fluid level high

Fail 8 Jan 2013 95,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

power steering fluid level high

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,381 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 88,379 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,132 miles

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

Nearside rear lower shock absorber bush has slight play

Offside front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,382 miles

both windscreen wipers split

engine light on

slight damage to both sills

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,675 miles

E,M,L LIGHT ON ?

front discs badly worn

oil leak (slight)

underside rusty in places

Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,898 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Fail 14 Aug 2007 17,898 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres badly worn at inner edges

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

r/o/s tyre low on tread and perished

Pass 11 Sep 2006 1,372 miles

front brake discs noted badly worn

rear brake discs noted badly worn and corroded

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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RX52 JHJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX52 JHJ, 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 RX52 JHJ registered?

RX52 JHJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is RX52 JHJ safe to buy?

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