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BF52 CXT

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,905 mi
Last recorded121,905 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 CXT
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 121,905 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 121,067 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 119,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 114,690 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 114,690 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 107,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,425 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,290 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear lower suspension arm bushes worn

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and bald on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,103 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edges

nearside rear hub bush slight worn

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,877 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear low arm bushes worn and slight play

rear disc corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear low arm bushes worn and slight play

rear disc corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,442 miles

both rear tie bar dust covers perished

Pass 24 Nov 2015 82,526 miles

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

both rear tie bars dust covers perished

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,669 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 66,874 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,556 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,535 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,867 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,718 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 39,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,648 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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BF52 CXT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF52 CXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF52 CXT registered?

BF52 CXT is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is BF52 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 CXT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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