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BJ52 DSE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,151 mi
Last recorded93,151 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 DSE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,151 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 87,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,143 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 83,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

secondary bonnet catch seized open

Pass 22 Dec 2015 77,150 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 77,150 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 Rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,496 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 70,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Front brake pads over 75% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 67,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,219 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 10 Nov 2012 63,219 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs very badly corroded/worn

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2011 53,698 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2011 53,698 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,483 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,739 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,389 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,886 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,798 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 22,796 miles

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

Inner edge worn on nearside front tyre.

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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BJ52 DSE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BJ52 DSE, 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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BJ52 DSE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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