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BG52 MDF

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,560 mi
Last recorded77,560 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MDF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,560 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,720 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,965 miles

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

advise handbrake warning on brake test ok

Fail 4 Nov 2013 60,965 miles

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

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

advise handbrake warning on brake test ok

Pass 15 Nov 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,889 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 51,889 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,757 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)

drivers wiper blade starting to split

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

windscreen slightly marked

Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,757 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

drivers wiper blade starting to split

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

windscreen slightly marked

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,176 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 43,176 miles

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

electroni parking light staying on . opperation of handbrake ok

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,150 miles

advise fuel cap breaking seal ok

Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,917 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,654 miles

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

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 MDF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MDF, 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

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What year was BG52 MDF registered?

BG52 MDF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is BG52 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 MDF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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