2002 Jaguar S-Type MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 61.1% of Jaguar S-Types first used in 2002 passed their MOT first time, against 59.5% for all cars first used in 2002. Across 3,288 S-Type first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were suspension, brakes and lamps and electrical equipment.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Jaguar S-Types first used in 2002 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2002 Jaguar S-Type MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, S-Types first used in 2002 against all cars first used in 2002 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the S-Type figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2002 S-Type | All cars first used 2002 | S-Type first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60.1% | 54.4% | 1,838 |
| 2022 | 59.5% | 56.2% | 1,565 |
| 2023 | 58.3% | 57.5% | 1,311 |
| 2024 | 59.7% | 58.0% | 1,098 |
| 2025 | 61.1% | 59.5% | 879 |
Common 2002 Jaguar S-Type MOT failures
Share of the 1,332 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 14.4% | 192 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 13.4% | 179 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | 9.5% | 126 |
| Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 9.3% | 124 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | 9.1% | 121 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2002 Jaguar S-Type before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
Common 2002 Jaguar S-Type MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2002 S-Types, as a share of all 3,288 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 22.9% | 754 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 16.1% | 529 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 13.4% | 442 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 10.4% | 342 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 10.3% | 339 |
Questions about the 2002 Jaguar S-Type MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2002 Jaguar S-Type?
In 2025, 61.1% of S-Types first used in 2002 passed their MOT first time, against 59.5% for all cars first used in 2002. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2002 S-Type most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension (in 47.7% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (36.3%) and lamps and electrical equipment (34.3%). The single most common item was “Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt” (14.4%).
How often does a 2002 Jaguar S-Type fail its MOT?
In 2025, 38.9% of first tests on S-Types first used in 2002 did not pass first time: 33.4% failed, and a further 5.5% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,332 of 3,288 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2002 Jaguar S-Type MOT advisories?
“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 22.9% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (16.1%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (13.4%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (10.4%) and “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (10.3%).
Is a 2002 Jaguar S-Type reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 60.1% in 2021 to 61.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2002
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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