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PL52 VTK

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,328 mi
Last recorded72,328 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 VTK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 72,328 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper wishbone ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear wishbone outer lower bush/joint has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in central tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear worn to approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 72,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip beam too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper wishbone ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear wishbone outer lower bush/joint has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in central tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear worn to approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 65,886 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone outer lower bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner rear bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 65,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured discoloured close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone outer lower bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured discoloured close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner rear bush/joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 58,951 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 58,937 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 51,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 43,822 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Secondary/parking brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 40,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,824 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 39,824 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 37,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 36,870 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,542 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 36,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear wheel arch liner trim slightly rubbing on inner wall of tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2010 34,584 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear wheel arch liner trim slightly rubbing on inner wall of tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 29,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2008 29,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,127 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,280 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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PL52 VTK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PL52 VTK, 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 PL52 VTK registered?

PL52 VTK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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The MOT history for PL52 VTK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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