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BJ52 DSO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,076 mi
Last recorded96,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 DSO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 96,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Managment Light on

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2009 96,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Managment Light on

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2008 92,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 88,628 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 88,628 miles

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

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)

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

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 DSO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ52 DSO registered?

BJ52 DSO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is BJ52 DSO safe to buy?

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