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SW02 URH

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,164 mi
Last recorded174,164 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 URH
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 174,164 miles

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

Surface corrosion underside / Rear subframe &c. [Has had previous repairs} / Sill trims & floorpan undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 173,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 166,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 166,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 159,087 miles

vehicle waxoiled

Pass 5 Nov 2021 153,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Sign of brake fluid corrosion near the bleed nipple on the calliper. brake pressure check and not leaking

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 150,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 144,355 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield lose

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both backs of sills showing corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 139,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 133,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 1 Jul 2016 129,297 miles

full length undertrays fitted

sill covers fitted obscuring metal sills

Pass 3 Jul 2015 120,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect metal sills

rear silencer clamp detiorated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,318 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,234 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 101,467 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,186 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 97,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all other brake pipes under cover

Pass 20 Jul 2010 84,308 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 83,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 73,325 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 73,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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 25 Jul 2008 66,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,060 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 60,060 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,430 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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SW02 URH is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW02 URH, 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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SW02 URH is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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