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BF02 FYD

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,642 mi
Last recorded117,642 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FYD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 117,642 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,746 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

condition of suspension bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2019 114,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

condition of suspension bushes

Pass 19 Jul 2018 111,691 miles

Offside Front tyre just legal on inner edge

both headlamps aims

condition of o/s/f tyre outer wall

condition of o/s/r wheel rim

corrosion on both floors to sills

front brake p[ad wear low

sill covers fitted

wear in o/s/r lower shocker bush

Fail 11 Jul 2018 111,685 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre just legal on inner edge

both headlamps aims

condition of o/s/f tyre outer wall

condition of o/s/r wheel rim

corrosion on both floors to sills

front brake p[ad wear low

sill covers fitted

wear in o/s/r lower shocker bush

Fail 4 Jul 2018 111,638 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,474 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box/tailpipe brackets deteriorating

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,130 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 93,837 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

Fail 12 May 2014 93,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

Pass 16 May 2013 93,349 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 93,333 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,209 miles

engine management light illuminated

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2011 92,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Apr 2011 92,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,059 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,510 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 90,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,013 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,108 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 81,058 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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BF02 FYD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF02 FYD, 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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BF02 FYD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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