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BG02 FHV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,650 mi
Last recorded152,650 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FHV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 152,650 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Floor to sill corroded away and jacking point. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Floor to jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak front of engine ()

N/S/R exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 24 Jul 2018 150,592 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point is corroded unable to make full inspection because of plastic covers

Nearside tail pipe heat shield loose and rattling

Offside Front Jacking point corroded unable to make full inspection because of plastic covers

Pass 8 Aug 2017 148,042 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 148,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 144,554 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 140,619 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2014 138,479 miles

N/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 138,479 miles

N/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 1 Jul 2013 136,371 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 136,371 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 133,383 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 127,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 127,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 118,198 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 108,384 miles

Wear on inner tread of n/side front tyre.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 98,984 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 98,984 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,292 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 82,007 miles

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

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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BG02 FHV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG02 FHV, 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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BG02 FHV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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