2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Jaguar S-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

1,054 MOT tests in 2024. 59.3% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time59.3%
Failed or needed repairs40.7%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,054 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.0%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.1%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low2.8%
  10. Position lamp: not working2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension30.5%
  2. Brakes25.6%
  3. Lights & electrics20.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.7%
  5. Steering8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Body & chassis5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Jaguar S-Type?

In 2024, 59.3% of 2002 Jaguar S-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,054 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Jaguar S-Type?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 Jaguar S-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).