2002 Jaguar S-Type 3.9L Petrol · FT02 VEL
2002 Jaguar S-Type (3.9L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2002. Recorded mileage 40,825 miles. MOT valid until 03/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 3900cc
FT02 VEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 40,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FT02 VEL Mileage History
- 15/11/202434,184 mi
- 18/11/202434,193 mi+9 mi
- 19/11/202434,198 mi+5 mi
- 18/02/202640,683 mi+6,485 mi
- 04/03/202640,825 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 5,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT02 VEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Jaguar S-Type (FT02 VEL) between November 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve Leak(Moderate)
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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