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BG02 VDM

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,197 mi
Last recorded155,197 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VDM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 155,197 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 150,637 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 147,904 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside plastic trays obscurring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 138,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 130,570 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 12 Dec 2013 124,438 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2011 109,477 miles

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 109,477 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 101,865 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 162,015 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 161,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Offside front tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2009 95,217 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,859 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 86,219 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 82,272 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 VDM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG02 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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