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WF52 HLX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

56,810 mi
Last recorded56,810 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 HLX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 56,810 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid 1x union at abs pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 55,620 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 55,620 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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 Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 53,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 52,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 49,455 miles

Engine light on

Pass 27 Mar 2020 48,329 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 48,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 47,575 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 47,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,208 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 43,078 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,553 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 39,553 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,044 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 30,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 30,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,433 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,996 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 19,310 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,828 miles

both rear brake discs pitted slightly on inner faces

Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,814 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 7,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,596 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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WF52 HLX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF52 HLX, 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 WF52 HLX registered?

WF52 HLX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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