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WX52 LMU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,238 mi
Last recorded22,238 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 LMU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 22,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

multiple rear suspension component ball joint boots deteriorated on both sides of vehicle

multiple rear suspension component bushes heavily deteriorated on both sides of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2024 21,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

multiple rear suspension component ball joint boots deteriorated on both sides of vehicle

multiple rear suspension component bushes heavily deteriorated on both sides of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2023 21,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 21,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 21,049 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 20,782 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 20,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,148 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,723 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 19,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,633 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,909 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 15,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,951 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 13,949 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,517 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 7,277 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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WX52 LMU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WX52 LMU, 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 WX52 LMU registered?

WX52 LMU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is WX52 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 LMU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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