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FA02 VBE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,145 mi
Last recorded129,145 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 VBE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 129,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 124,413 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 121,215 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 120,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,582 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 114,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,229 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 108,128 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 101,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 96,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 94,161 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,168 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,836 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 84,836 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,558 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,556 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,508 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,079 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,471 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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FA02 VBE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA02 VBE, 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 FA02 VBE registered?

FA02 VBE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is FA02 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 VBE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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