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VU02 DCO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

116,227 mi
Last recorded116,227 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 DCO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 116,227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,804 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 115,803 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 115,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule/pipe to braided hose corroded, inspection into extent of corrosion difficult due to location, recommended further inspection or replacement. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded but unable to extent due to plastic covers over sill and under body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule/pipe to braided hose corroded, inspection into extent of corrosion difficult due to location, recommended further inspection or replacement. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule/pipe to braided hose corroded, inspection into extent of corrosion difficult due to location, recommended further inspection or replacement. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule/pipe to braided hose corroded, inspection into extent of corrosion difficult due to location, recommended further inspection or replacement. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 115,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tow arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule/pipe to braided hose corroded, inspection into extent of corrosion difficult due to location, recommended further inspection or replacement. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded but unable to extent due to plastic covers over sill and under body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule/pipe to braided hose corroded, inspection into extent of corrosion difficult due to location, recommended further inspection or replacement. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule/pipe to braided hose corroded, inspection into extent of corrosion difficult due to location, recommended further inspection or replacement. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule/pipe to braided hose corroded, inspection into extent of corrosion difficult due to location, recommended further inspection or replacement. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 114,860 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill corroded unable to see full extent of corrosion due to plastic sill covers covering it.) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (slight covering of oil noticed on engine under tray.) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 114,855 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill corroded unable to see full extent of corrosion due to plastic sill covers covering it.) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (slight covering of oil noticed on engine under tray.) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 114,800 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded unable to see full extent of corrosion due to plastic panels covering it. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight covering of oil noticed on engine under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 114,008 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front sill corroded unable to see full extent of corrosion due to plastic panels covering it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front sill corroded unable to see full extent of corrosion due to plastic panels covering sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 114,007 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front sill corroded unable to see full extent of corrosion due to plastic panels covering it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front sill corroded unable to see full extent of corrosion due to plastic panels covering sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 113,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 113,890 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield not secured on all mouting bolts but still secure

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,470 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 113,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

noise from offside rear brake / hub further investigation required

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,460 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 108,204 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody is waxoiled

Fail 14 Jul 2014 104,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody is waxoiled

Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,202 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 91,135 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 91,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on all the time

large air leak on engine

Fail 24 Oct 2011 85,202 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on all the time

large air leak on engine

Fail 14 Oct 2010 78,516 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED .

Pass 14 Oct 2010 78,516 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN .

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED .

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,223 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 73,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,910 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,553 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 51,553 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VU02 DCO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 VU02 DCO, 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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VU02 DCO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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