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SY52 ELO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 ELO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,626 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 76,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,647 miles

Vehicle undersealed coating structure, suspension components & brake/fuel pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,399 miles

All brake pipes greased

Vehicle under sealed coating structure and suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,888 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 74,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 74,194 miles

vehicle has been coated with under seal including brake & fuel pipes

Pass 4 May 2017 73,744 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring view of some under body components

vehicle under body has been coated with under seal including brake & fuel pipes

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some engine components

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split but clears the windscreen adequately

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Vehicle under body has been coated with under seal

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle under body been coated with underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle underbody has been undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2013 71,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,557 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,599 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 68,862 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,075 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 47,569 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SY52 ELO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SY52 ELO, 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 SY52 ELO registered?

SY52 ELO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is SY52 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 ELO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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