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SX52 FEM

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,900 mi
Last recorded35,900 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 FEM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 35,900 miles

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

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

Nearside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills sills corroded

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

Offside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under carriage heavily painted black underseal

Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,397 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

Nearside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Offside sill corroded

Offside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under carriage heavily under sealed in black

Fail 31 Aug 2023 35,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded

Nearside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Offside sill corroded

Offside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under carriage heavily under sealed in black

Pass 23 Aug 2022 34,809 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,747 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,612 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 33,006 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 32,703 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 32,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 28,775 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,435 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,143 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 24,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,576 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,124 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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SX52 FEM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SX52 FEM, 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 SX52 FEM registered?

SX52 FEM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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The MOT history for SX52 FEM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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