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W5 TYP

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,206 mi
Last recorded91,206 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 TYP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 91,206 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 90,891 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,888 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 90,751 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,307 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 90,207 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 89,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,051 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,792 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,792 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 77,872 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 77,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,831 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

parking brake pads low

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,777 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,790 miles

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

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

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

screen chipped

sill covers fitted

tested wet

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,148 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,056 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W5 TYP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W5 TYP, 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

How do I check the history of W5 TYP?

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What year was W5 TYP registered?

W5 TYP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is W5 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 TYP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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