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BF02 ZGE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,302 mi
Last recorded135,302 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 ZGE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 135,302 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 135,302 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,640 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN WITH LIP RECOMMEND NEW

Both headlamps starting to deteriorate recommend polish with G3

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 25 May 2017 126,851 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 124,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 122,076 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 121,981 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 118,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 117,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 104,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 92,976 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,857 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 80,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 69,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,970 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 ZGE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF02 ZGE, 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 ZGE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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