2002 Jaguar S-Type 2.5L Petrol · J70 LAT
2002 Jaguar S-Type (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 52,895 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 2496cc
J70 LAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 52,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
J70 LAT Mileage History
- 22/08/202451,848 mi
- 29/08/202451,872 mi+24 mi
- 03/09/202552,408 mi+536 mi
- 22/09/202552,429 mi+21 mi
- 27/08/202652,895 mi+466 mi
Average of roughly 520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J70 LAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Jaguar S-Type (J70 LAT) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear visible behind undertray (1.1.11 (c))”.
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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