CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG52 MBU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,535 mi
Last recorded88,535 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MBU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 May 2023 88,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 86,729 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 86,729 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,910 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 83,742 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 83,742 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,722 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 80,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,263 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 71,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper lever (3.5.1k)

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 66,068 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,179 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,896 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 52,348 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 28 Dec 2010 46,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,261 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,399 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,987 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 31,822 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
Full Jaguar S-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG52 MBU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green 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 BG52 MBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG52 MBU?

You can check the full history of BG52 MBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG52 MBU registered?

BG52 MBU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is BG52 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 MBU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG52 MBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG52 MBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.