2002 Jaguar S-Type 4.2L Petrol · L25 LAP
2002 Jaguar S-Type (4.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 97,156 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L25 LAP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/05/2024
- 97,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
L25 LAP Mileage History
- 30/06/200612,654 mi
- 20/09/200720,785 mi+8,131 mi
- 17/09/200829,651 mi+8,866 mi
- 31/03/201144,176 mi+14,525 mi
- 05/04/201144,176 mi
- 16/10/201247,533 mi+3,357 mi
- 09/10/201352,537 mi+5,004 mi
- 09/10/201352,537 mi
- 02/10/201457,540 mi+5,003 mi
- 12/10/201561,219 mi+3,679 mi
- 03/10/201663,767 mi+2,548 mi
- 05/10/201765,932 mi+2,165 mi
- 25/09/201868,478 mi+2,546 mi
- 02/07/201970,087 mi+1,609 mi
- 04/07/201970,087 mi
- 19/05/202174,430 mi+4,343 mi
- 11/05/202280,848 mi+6,418 mi
- 09/05/202387,899 mi+7,051 mi
- 07/05/202497,156 mi+9,257 mi
Average of roughly 4,733 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
L25 LAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Jaguar S-Type (L25 LAP) between June 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve Leak(Moderate)
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve LeakModerate
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic CoversSerious
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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