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BF52 DBY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

137,170 mi
Last recorded137,170 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 DBY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 137,170 miles

underbody heavy under sealed

Fail 17 Jul 2024 137,095 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody heavy under sealed

Pass 2 Aug 2023 130,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbing off on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2022 123,923 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 122,856 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

welding repairs well covered front to back

Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,990 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 118,133 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 115,522 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 115,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 114,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2016 110,651 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension area showing slightly corrosion

Oil leak slight oil leak engine area ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside component

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

n/s/f suspension mounting area showing corrosion

outer sills covered by trim

undershield fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills coverd by trim

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,082 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs showing wear

outer sills coverd by trim

Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2010 85,504 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 72,447 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,661 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 DBY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DBY, 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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BF52 DBY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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