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BJ52 FHK

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,152 mi
Last recorded122,152 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FHK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 122,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,027 miles

engine cover fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,662 miles

Battery insecure (in boot)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 100,624 miles

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

Battery insecure (in boot)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 89,347 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on inner edges.

Gearbox oil leak.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,336 miles

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

Both front tyre's wearing on inner edges.

Gearbox oil leak.

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

Fail 7 May 2010 80,776 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 80,776 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,268 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch siezed

oil leak

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,679 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,276 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,935 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear 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 FHK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red 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 BJ52 FHK, 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 BJ52 FHK registered?

BJ52 FHK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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