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BG52 PFU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,765 mi
Last recorded133,765 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 133,765 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 133,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 133,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 131,891 miles

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

brake pad warning light

rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2019 131,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light

rear discs slight corrosion

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and n/s centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 130,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and n/s centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 130,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

mil light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 129,062 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 129,061 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 121,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,769 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 112,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 105,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,115 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 89,644 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,764 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,224 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 64,223 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,147 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 PFU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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