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BG02 VDC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,546 mi
Last recorded106,546 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VDC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,546 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears and mains (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear inner top and bottom suspension arm bushes slightly worn

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Fail 24 Nov 2020 106,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears and mains (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rears o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear at front joints x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,701 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 99,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 97,782 miles

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

Rear Disc's lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rearward (2.4.G.2)

cracking to both front & nearside rear tyre's

Fail 23 Nov 2016 95,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rearward (2.4.G.2)

cracking to both front & nearside rear tyre's

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 89,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,147 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear brake disc

cut to offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,943 miles

Oil leak

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,684 miles

Oil leak

scuffing & cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2010 79,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 78,058 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

low depth both rear tyres - 3mm appx

Fail 18 Apr 2009 78,058 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

low depth both rear tyres - 3mm appx

Fail 19 Apr 2008 75,126 miles

Advise,front and rear number plates deteriating,n\s\f tyre tread low.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 75,126 miles

Advise,front and rear number plates deteriating,n\s\f tyre tread low.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 72,186 miles

Advise,front and rear number plates deteriating,front pads low,cracking to rear tyres

Fail 28 Apr 2007 72,186 miles

Advise,front and rear number plates deteriating,front pads low,cracking to rear tyres

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 65,517 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 VDC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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