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BG02 FNV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,267 mi
Last recorded177,267 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FNV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 177,267 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 177,213 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 177,069 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 177,069 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 176,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 161,948 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 161,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 145,811 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 145,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 125,692 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 103,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 95,201 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)

Pass 19 May 2008 81,844 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 66,789 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 66,748 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 66,711 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyres worn slightly on inside

Pass 6 May 2006 56,368 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 FNV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNV, 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 FNV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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