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ST52 HHU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,752 mi
Last recorded138,752 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 HHU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 138,752 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 137,993 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 136,562 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 134,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 133,121 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 133,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 128,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wishbone outer rear bush perished but no play

brake pipes slightly corroded next to fuel tank

Fail 9 Sep 2020 128,845 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wishbone outer rear bush perished but no play

Fail 27 Aug 2020 128,635 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,258 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 124,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 121,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning light stays on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 83,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,335 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,335 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 56,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,212 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 47,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,711 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 21,765 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 20,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,240 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 11,062 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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ST52 HHU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST52 HHU, 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 ST52 HHU registered?

ST52 HHU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is ST52 HHU safe to buy?

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