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BJ02 GZN

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,426 mi
Last recorded111,426 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 GZN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,426 miles

Radiator bowed

Signs of a Water leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 111,426 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Radiator bowed

Signs of a Water leak

Pass 12 May 2015 101,104 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 101,081 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,724 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 81,390 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 75,591 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 75,591 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 68,705 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,593 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,471 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 54,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,434 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 43,165 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 GZN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GZN, 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 BJ02 GZN registered?

BJ02 GZN is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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