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WA52 LJE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,140 mi
Last recorded75,140 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 LJE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 75,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor rusted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

floor covers still fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,065 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,332 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 58,884 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 58,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,856 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,822 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,699 miles

unable to check sills due to covers

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,493 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,114 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,438 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,956 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,401 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 15,382 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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WA52 LJE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WA52 LJE, 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 WA52 LJE registered?

WA52 LJE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WA52 LJE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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