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BG52 WBK

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,205 mi
Last recorded113,205 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WBK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,205 miles

EML on

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and trays

Fail 12 Jan 2026 112,487 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

EML on

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and trays

Pass 27 Jan 2025 105,512 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Jan 2025 105,496 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Aug 2023 105,060 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 104,118 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,018 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,292 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,338 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,803 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 79,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 77,143 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Mar 2010 74,475 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box clamps corroded and splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,595 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,392 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 35,791 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 WBK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WBK, 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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What year was BG52 WBK registered?

BG52 WBK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BG52 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 WBK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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