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BG52 EEW

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,435 mi
Last recorded130,435 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 EEW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 130,435 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,082 miles

Both rears hock absorber lower mount bushes worn

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear lower suspension arms inner bushes worn

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 122,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both rears hock absorber lower mount bushes worn

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear lower suspension arms inner bushes worn

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,099 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 108,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 108,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,955 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,885 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,980 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 60,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,430 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 35,267 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 35,267 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight movement in n/s & o/s rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,928 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 28,907 miles

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

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

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 EEW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EEW, 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 EEW registered?

BG52 EEW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is BG52 EEW safe to buy?

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