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BG52 WAJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,460 mi
Last recorded200,460 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WAJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2015 200,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower sill and jacking point excessively holed and corroded

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear handbrake cable casing rubbed through on anti-roll bar link

Pass 6 Dec 2014 179,783 miles

EM light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 162,685 miles

outer casing 0n o/s frontbrake hose split

Pass 20 Dec 2012 147,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 139,944 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 139,944 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 131,973 miles

wear in n/s and o/s rear lower shock absorber bushs

Pass 21 Dec 2009 121,649 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 121,566 miles

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

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

slight wear in rear shock absorber lower bushs

Pass 19 Dec 2008 109,344 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 108,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,123 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 71,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 71,605 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 63,608 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 WAJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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