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VW02 JPW

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,202 mi
Last recorded128,202 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW02 JPW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 128,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 121,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 120,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 120,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes from centre to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 117,022 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 117,022 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 113,792 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,410 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 101,655 miles

oil level on minimum

Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,200 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear ridge on discs (3.5.1g)

rear outer track control arm rubbers perished

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,871 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,277 miles

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

small cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 4 Feb 2014 80,277 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,266 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,508 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 69,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 58,828 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 11 Feb 2009 50,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 30,548 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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VW02 JPW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VW02 JPW, 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 VW02 JPW registered?

VW02 JPW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is VW02 JPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW02 JPW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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