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VA02 UUY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,216 mi
Last recorded54,216 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UUY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 54,216 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 54,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 50,048 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 47,345 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,218 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 43,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,760 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,332 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,071 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 39,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,116 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 32,626 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,626 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,694 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,427 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,210 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 23,203 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,029 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,892 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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VA02 UUY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VA02 UUY, 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 VA02 UUY registered?

VA02 UUY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is VA02 UUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 UUY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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