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BG52 ZVF

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,900 mi
Last recorded135,900 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZVF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 135,900 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 127,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 117,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 117,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,357 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 115,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads very low

Front tyres are a different size to the rears

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

Nearside rear tyre is bald on the inside

Offside front tyre is wearing on inside

Offside rear tyre is bald on the inside almost to cords

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs very poor

Fail 2 Oct 2013 113,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,103 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 108,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,139 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 105,133 miles

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

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

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 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 92,390 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 92,344 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 82,361 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 68,725 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,501 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 ZVF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZVF, 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 ZVF registered?

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

Is BG52 ZVF safe to buy?

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