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BG52 EFA

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,456 mi
Last recorded89,456 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 EFA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 85,429 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,093 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,127 miles

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 77,120 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,847 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,710 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 67,708 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,915 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,757 miles

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

front & rear tyre wear low.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,814 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 EFA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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