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BJ02 GZB

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,456 mi
Last recorded159,456 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 GZB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 159,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 157,419 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides near sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides near sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 153,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 147,770 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outer tread cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2015 147,765 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

offside rear tyre outer tread cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2015 147,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body seams corroded where visible

engine oil level low

sills covered

Pass 15 Jun 2013 142,120 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 142,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 136,673 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 136,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 133,521 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 133,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 129,461 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 120,641 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 105,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 90,431 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 82,726 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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BJ02 GZB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ02 GZB, 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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BJ02 GZB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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