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SK51 DDO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,040 mi
Last recorded79,040 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 DDO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,040 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Sep 2025 79,029 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,594 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 77,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod ends corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal part starting to corrode (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal part starting to corrode (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 77,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod ends corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal part starting to corrode (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal part starting to corrode (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 76,998 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 76,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 76,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,311 miles

Front Power steering metal pipes starting to corrode

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable both corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,398 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 69,838 miles

engine light on

Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,632 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 65,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 60,507 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,288 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,288 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,237 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 53,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,280 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,046 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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SK51 DDO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 76,503 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SK51 DDO, 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 SK51 DDO registered?

SK51 DDO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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