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VA52 SBY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,523 mi
Last recorded53,523 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 SBY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 53,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 53,498 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 52,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 52,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sides rear lower and nearside rear upper suspension arm joint dust covers deteriorating

corrosion rear brake discs

front brake discs worn

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

both sides rear lower suspension arm joint dust covers deteriorating

corrosion front to rear brake pipes

corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,968 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn inside edge

offside front tyre wearing both edges

Fail 9 Oct 2020 50,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre badly worn inside edge

offside front tyre wearing both edges

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,758 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 49,758 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,956 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,000 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,050 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,750 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,069 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,490 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 36,814 miles

front tyres worn inner edges, nearside badly

Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,995 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,796 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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VA52 SBY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA52 SBY, 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 VA52 SBY registered?

VA52 SBY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is VA52 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 SBY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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