CarVerify

Free Car Check

VA02 SZO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,192 mi
Last recorded102,192 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 SZO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,192 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 102,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster missing. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 94,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,102 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 92,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 91,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 91,667 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,302 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 81,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,520 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jun 2007 61,560 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,840 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
Full Jaguar S-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VA02 SZO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA02 SZO, 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

How do I check the history of VA02 SZO?

You can check the full history of VA02 SZO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA02 SZO registered?

VA02 SZO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is VA02 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 SZO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA02 SZO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VA02 SZO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.