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FA52 UNP

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,482 mi
Last recorded95,482 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UNP
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,482 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 95,452 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 89,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has minor leak

Rear Underbody and rear sills has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge poor (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge poor (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 86,413 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge poor (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge poor (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,845 miles

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

Offside Front wheel fouling anti roll bar

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 82,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,269 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,515 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,352 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,123 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front -front lower ball joint has slight play in it

Pass 12 Jul 2013 57,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,010 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,373 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm!

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,422 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,040 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,501 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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FA52 UNP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FA52 UNP, 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 FA52 UNP registered?

FA52 UNP is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is FA52 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 UNP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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