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BJ02 KSY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,355 mi
Last recorded156,355 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 KSY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 156,355 miles

Nearside Rear Outer rusting sill(covers fitted over outer sills unable to carry out full inspection)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 148,728 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 148,728 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 141,370 miles

Coolant leak suspect radiator ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

all jacking points corroded

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to check sill panels

Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,653 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 133,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 125,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,866 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 116,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 109,143 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 109,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 101,005 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 92,986 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,570 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 84,559 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades split

strong advise play in nearside front hub area

Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,717 miles

Both rear tyres worn low .

Engine management light is on .

Fail 22 Oct 2008 75,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres worn low .

Engine management light is on .

Pass 23 Oct 2007 67,586 miles

Front brake pads worn low .

Pass 10 Nov 2006 59,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,923 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 58,373 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 KSY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

BJ02 KSY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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