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GB RE52UNL

2002 Jaguar S-Type

Generated from DVSA record, 6 Oct 2026

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DVSA record · 6 Oct 2026DVLA fields (tax, ULEZ, CO2, recalls) not loaded yet

Year

2002

Fuel

Petrol

Colour

Black

Engine

2967cc

CO2

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Euro status

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1 Vehicle identity

Registration

RE52UNL

Make

Jaguar

Model

S-Type

Year

2002

First registered

30 Sep 2002

Fuel

Petrol

Engine

2967cc

Colour

Black

CO2

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Euro status

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Marked for export

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Wheel plan

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Type approval

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V5C issued

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Vehicle age

24 years

Registration area

Reading

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status

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Tax due

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Annual road tax

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MOT status

Valid (as at 27 Sep 2026)

MOT expiry

28 Mar 2027

ULEZ / Clean Air Zone

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Outstanding recall

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First used date

30 Sep 2002

Manufacture date

30 Sep 2002

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

Critical

Brakes

Dangerous item, 17 Mar 2025: Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear. The car passed a test on 19 Mar 2025.

Advisory, 19 Mar 2025: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 19 Mar 2025: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material. Recorded at 3 tests.

Advisory, 19 Mar 2025: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material. Recorded at 2 tests.

3 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for brake pad replacement: £100–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Suspension & steering

Major item, 17 Mar 2025: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The car passed a test on 19 Mar 2025.

Major item, 17 Mar 2025: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. The car passed a test on 19 Mar 2025.

Major item, 17 Mar 2025: Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The car passed a test on 19 Mar 2025.

Major item, 17 Mar 2025: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The car passed a test on 19 Mar 2025.

4 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Tyres

Advisory, 21 Mar 2026: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Advisory, 21 Mar 2026: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Advisory, 19 Mar 2025: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 17 Mar 2025: Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted. Recorded at 2 tests.

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Structure & corrosion

Advisory, 21 Mar 2026: Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Advisory, 21 Mar 2026: Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

Monitor

Engine – oil

Advisory, 17 Mar 2025: Oil leak, but not excessive.

Typical UK garage price for oil sump or gasket repair: £130–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Monitor

Other

Advisory, 19 Mar 2025: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread. Recorded at 4 tests.

Advisory, 17 Mar 2025: Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread. Recorded at 4 tests.

No recent issue

Exhaust & emissions, Lamps & visibility

Nothing recorded against these in the last two years of tests.

Exhaust & emissions: last recorded 23 Mar 2024 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Lamps & visibility: last recorded 12 Mar 2024 (dangerous item), outside the two-year window.

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4 How it compares with other 2002 S-Types

Against every Jaguar S-Type first used in 2002 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (879 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

Measure	This car	Typical 2002 S-Type	What it means
Pass rate, first attempts	16 of 22 (73%)	61.1% in 2025	Higher than the group figure
Fails, first attempts	6 of 22	33.5% of first tests	Higher than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)	2	5.5% of first tests	2 on this record
Mileage at its latest test (21 Mar 2026)	116,265 miles	86,573 (middle half 65,243–111,034)	Above the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)	13 of 22	23.3% of first tests	Higher than the group figure

"Typical" is every Jaguar S-Type first used in 2002, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car.

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On this carBrakes. dangerous item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2006, 2007, 2017, 2023, 2024, 2025). Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on a test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
On this carSuspension & steering. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2006, 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
On this carTyres. advisory recorded in the last two years (2006, 2007, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
On this carStructure & corrosion. advisory recorded in the last two years (2026). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
On this carEngine – oil. advisory recorded in the last two years (2025). Worth looking under the car and around the engine for fresh oil, and asking when it was last serviced.
On this carOther. advisory recorded in the last two years (2007, 2024, 2025). Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.
Nothing recentExhaust & emissions. A top failure area for 2002 S-Types. Recorded on this car in 2024, nothing in the last two years. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.

This car vs what 2002 S-Types usually fail on

Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt18.1%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2006, 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025, 2026

Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction12.6%this car: exhaust & emissions items recorded 2024

Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault10.2%this car: brakes items recorded 2006, 2007, 2017, 2023, 2024, 2025

Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.9%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2006, 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025, 2026

Headlamp aim: too low8.2%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2024

Bars: share of 2002 S-Type first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

0middle half of 2002 S-Types: 65,243–111,034230,000 miles

This car: 116,265 miles at its latest test — above the middle half.

More on this year of S-Type: 2002 Jaguar S-Type MOT statistics · all S-Type years · Jaguar

Seen how its record compares. What the public record cannot show is money owed on it.

Outstanding finance, an insurance write-off marker or a theft record do not appear in DVLA or DVSA data. The Full provenance report — no Data Guarantee does, with Experian data, for £5.99.

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3 Mileage analysis

Average: 3,477 miles/year over 19.5 years

5 MOT history

Tests passed21 of 27

Tests failed6

Plate changes1 — LES924X to RE52UNL

Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)

Avg mileage/year3,477 mi

Pass rate78%

First mileage48,452 mi (as at 19 Sep 2006)

Last mileage116,265 mi (as at 21 Mar 2026)

Years on record19.5 yr

Colour at last MOTBlack

Test history

Pass 21 Mar 2026 116,265 mi Expiry 28 Mar 2027

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Advisory
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Advisory

Pass 19 Mar 2025 112,273 mi Expiry 28 Mar 2026

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory

Fail 17 Mar 2025 112,273 mi

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Advisory
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
Dangerous Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Failed

Pass 23 Mar 2024 107,741 mi Expiry 28 Mar 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) Advisory
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Advisory
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) Advisory

Fail 12 Mar 2024 107,584 mi

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) Advisory
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Advisory
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) Advisory
Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Failed
Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Failed

Pass 29 Mar 2023 101,425 mi Expiry 28 Mar 2024

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 101,212 mi Expiry 30 Aug 2023

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,579 mi Expiry 30 Aug 2022

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 100,108 mi Expiry 30 Aug 2021

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,806 mi Expiry 30 Aug 2020

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 15 Aug 2018 98,702 mi Expiry 30 Aug 2019

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory

Fail 15 Aug 2018 98,701 mi

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Major — failed

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,954 mi Expiry 30 Aug 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Advisory
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) Advisory

Fail 25 Aug 2017 96,954 mi

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Advisory
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) Failed
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) Failed
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) Advisory
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) Failed
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) Failed

Pass 18 Sep 2016 95,684 mi Expiry 8 Oct 2017

Registered as LES924X at this test

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 20 Sep 2015 95,093 mi Expiry 8 Oct 2016

Registered as LES924X at this test

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 5 Oct 2014 93,887 mi Expiry 8 Oct 2015

Registered as LES924X at this test

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,815 mi Expiry 8 Oct 2014

Registered as LES924X at this test

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 90,970 mi Expiry 8 Oct 2013

Registered as LES924X at this test

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,520 mi Expiry 8 Oct 2012

Registered as LES924X at this test

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 87,277 mi Expiry 8 Oct 2011

Registered as LES924X at this test

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,322 mi Expiry 8 Oct 2010

Registered as LES924X at this test

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 70,947 mi Expiry 19 Sep 2009

Registered as LES924X at this test

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,482 mi Expiry 19 Sep 2008

Registered as LES924X at this test

poor condition both number plates Tester note

Fail 20 Sep 2007 59,482 mi

Registered as LES924X at this test

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) Failed
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Failed
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Failed
poor condition both number plates Tester note

Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,455 mi Expiry 19 Sep 2007

Registered as LES924X at this test

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 48,452 mi

Registered as LES924X at this test

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Failed
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Failed
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Failed
Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) Failed

MOT data sourced from DVSA, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. DVSA bulk record as of 27 Sep 2026. DVLA-only fields (tax status, tax due, annual road tax, ULEZ/CO2/Euro status, export marker, wheel plan, type approval, V5C date, recalls) are not loaded until someone presses "Check latest from DVLA & DVSA". Sections 3 and 4 are SortedCars’ arithmetic on the same public record and on DVSA test statistics; they describe the record, not the car’s condition, and are not advice about buying it. Always have a used car inspected before you buy. Check the official record at GOV.UK: check MOT history.

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Jaguar S-Type RE52UNL — MOT history, mileage and tax

1 Vehicle identity

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Brakes

Suspension & steering

Tyres

Structure & corrosion

Engine – oil

Other

Exhaust & emissions, Lamps & visibility

You now know what the MOT record says. What about its financial past?

4 How it compares with other 2002 S-Types

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Mileage position

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3 Mileage analysis

5 MOT history

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Jaguar S-Type RE52UNL — MOT history, mileage and tax

1 Vehicle identity

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Brakes

Suspension & steering

Tyres

Structure & corrosion

Engine – oil

Other

Exhaust & emissions, Lamps & visibility

You now know what the MOT record says. What about its financial past?

4 How it compares with other 2002 S-Types

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Mileage position

Seen how its record compares. What the public record cannot show is money owed on it.

3 Mileage analysis

5 MOT history

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Stolen Vehicle Check

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Salvage Auction

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