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WG51 VYJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,499 mi
Last recorded76,499 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 VYJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 76,499 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 76,439 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 70,925 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 70,856 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 65,787 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working dash light illuminated (7.12 (e))

Rear park brake effort low.

Fail 23 Jan 2024 65,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under drivers floor,both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working dash light illuminated (7.12 (e))

Rear park brake effort low.

Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,872 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 56,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 55,003 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight cracking nearside front tyre sidewall.

Slight cracking nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Slight cracking offside front tyre sidewall.

Slight cracking offside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,029 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 46,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 45,800 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,800 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,002 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,536 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,269 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,091 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 26,137 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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WG51 VYJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WG51 VYJ, 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 WG51 VYJ registered?

WG51 VYJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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