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AY52 XGL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,199 mi
Last recorded102,199 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 XGL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 102,199 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 100,540 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 98,173 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,636 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 93,479 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,476 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,463 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,655 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side components

Pass 22 Nov 2018 86,567 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 86,564 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,066 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 79,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at bottom of front wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre cracked and perrished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,576 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,418 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,755 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,770 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 49,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,631 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,131 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,589 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,895 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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AY52 XGL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AY52 XGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 XGL registered?

AY52 XGL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AY52 XGL safe to buy?

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