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YW52 OBN

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

95,421 mi
Last recorded95,421 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 OBN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 95,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 95,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,217 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,458 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,391 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 63,278 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 62,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower perrished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 58,153 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose joint boots all 3 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rose joint boots all 3 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 56,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 3 joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 3 joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,456 miles

Both rear lower suspension joint boots deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,216 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm rose joint boots split

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm rose joint boots split

Fail 11 Jan 2017 53,214 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm rose joint boots split

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm rose joint boots split

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,770 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,079 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 51,076 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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 8 Jan 2013 50,178 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,727 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 48,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,100 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,307 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 36,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,632 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,455 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

O/S/R brake disc slightly scored

Pass 22 Feb 2007 6,141 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 6,008 miles

nearside front wing mirror insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2005 4,863 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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YW52 OBN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 YW52 OBN, 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 YW52 OBN registered?

YW52 OBN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is YW52 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW52 OBN shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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