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BD52 XBU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,508 mi
Last recorded184,508 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XBU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 184,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 184,506 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction stays on when handbrake released (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 170,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 170,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 154,303 miles

All tyres very heavily perished and cracking in tread

Front control arm bushes balljoints and dust covers deteriorated

Front suspension bushes deteriorated

Headlight lenses discoloured

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Rear balljoint dust covers heavily deteriorated

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Signs of corrosion in places

Pass 21 Apr 2018 146,709 miles

All tyres heavily perished

Balljoint dust covers heavily deteriorated

Front suspension bushes heavily deteriorated

Rear suspension bushes heavily perished

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 134,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 133,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 129,912 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 129,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,703 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 114,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 114,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,626 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,284 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,671 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,671 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s park brake cable incorrectly fitted and requires re-routing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,910 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,057 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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BD52 XBU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BD52 XBU, 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 BD52 XBU registered?

BD52 XBU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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