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AK52 SVU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,101 mi
Last recorded178,101 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 SVU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 178,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 173,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 173,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 168,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 161,997 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 161,997 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at o/s chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 156,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm bush starting too split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 152,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 149,206 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 143,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

OSR exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 136,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 127,678 miles

Nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms have slight play in the outer bushes.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,534 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r track arm gaitor split

unable to see inner brake pads

Fail 31 Oct 2013 106,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear track control arm outer gaitors split

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r top suspension arm gaitor split

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 1 Nov 2012 97,379 miles

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (steped tread)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,225 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 79,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 70,383 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 50,510 miles

slight bind to o/s/f wheel

slight play n/s/f wheel

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,210 miles

rear discs corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AK52 SVU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK52 SVU, 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 AK52 SVU registered?

AK52 SVU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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