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YP02 VPZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,897 mi
Last recorded56,897 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 VPZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 56,897 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2025 56,987 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))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2024 55,681 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,302 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 54,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and brake w/lamp on dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fitted new (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,781 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 53,781 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 52,040 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 51,724 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,162 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,109 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,565 miles

osr and nsr track rod end rubber gaitors deteriated border line pass

Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,362 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,613 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 40,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,711 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,018 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,492 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,529 miles

Both Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,028 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,090 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,775 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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YP02 VPZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YP02 VPZ, 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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What year was YP02 VPZ registered?

YP02 VPZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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