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AV52 FFS

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,883 mi
Last recorded96,883 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FFS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 96,883 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 96,078 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam slow to come on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 96,472 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 96,201 miles

rear tyres worn / deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2021 94,555 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,929 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 93,929 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 93,584 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ***inner/outer sills[cover sill fitted]*** (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ***inner/outer sills[cover sill fitted]*** (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ***borderline*** (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,823 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 91,647 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 91,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,296 miles

n/s/f bearing play

oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,069 miles

front tyres on/near limit

Fail 27 Nov 2014 83,069 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres on/near limit

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,301 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,719 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 64,719 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,772 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 52,018 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 37,263 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,801 miles

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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AV52 FFS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV52 FFS, 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 AV52 FFS registered?

AV52 FFS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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