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BG52 ZVC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,630 mi
Last recorded98,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZVC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2014 98,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,630 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 89,987 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 89,987 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 79,414 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 8 Feb 2011 68,644 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,251 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,552 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,034 miles

parking brake has just met efficiency

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,916 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 33,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 24,156 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 24,115 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)

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 ZVC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

BG52 ZVC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is BG52 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 ZVC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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