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BG02 FNU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,223 mi
Last recorded115,223 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FNU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 115,223 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 115,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 105,928 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,502 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 101,494 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,686 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,697 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 90,425 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,000 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 51,481 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 51,430 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,345 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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BG02 FNU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BG02 FNU, 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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What year was BG02 FNU registered?

BG02 FNU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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