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CU52 VLV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,448 mi
Last recorded176,448 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 VLV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 176,448 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear subframe heavily rusted

Fail 10 Sep 2025 176,413 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear subframe heavily rusted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 165,575 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 165,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 155,982 miles

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

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

Rear subframe is heavily corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2023 155,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe is heavily corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,952 miles

Both sides rear upper suspension ball joint gaitors perished.

oil leak.

sill covers fitted.

under side floor covers fitted.

Fail 28 Sep 2022 145,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear upper suspension ball joint gaitors perished.

oil leak.

sill covers fitted.

under side floor covers fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2021 140,006 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes are rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2021 140,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass dull (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass dull (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes are rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 137,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

floor covers/ sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2020 137,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

floor covers/ sill covers fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 132,238 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 124,568 miles

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

both outer sills rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,527 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 110,030 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 110,006 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 3 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 3 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,393 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 101,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,966 miles

all 4 tyres are lightly perished

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,772 miles

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

n/s/r tyre lightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,574 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 63,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,243 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,843 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES BECOMING CORRODED ON METAL PIPE SECTIONS.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,431 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,430 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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CU52 VLV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU52 VLV, 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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CU52 VLV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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