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BG52 DFL

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,504 mi
Last recorded169,504 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DFL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 169,504 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 167,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 167,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 160,315 miles

all four brake discs rusty

Pass 6 May 2015 159,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 148,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low

Pass 18 Oct 2012 124,218 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 124,169 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,084 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2011 121,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 121,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 112,624 miles

Both front brake discs are scored

Both front brake discs are worn

Both rear brake discs are pitted

Both rear brake discs are worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2009 106,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/side rear seatbelt checked with child seat in place

signs of wear in o/side front suspension leg lower mounting

slight freeplay in n/side front hub bearings

slight movement in both steering rack ends

Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,230 miles

n/side rear seatbelt checked with child seat in place

signs of wear in o/side front suspension leg lower mounting

slight freeplay in n/side front hub bearings

slight movement in both steering rack ends

Pass 6 Oct 2008 100,380 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,200 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 90,758 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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BG52 DFL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG52 DFL, 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 BG52 DFL registered?

BG52 DFL is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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