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BJ52 FHM

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,243 mi
Last recorded139,243 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 139,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 139,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,591 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 137,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 132,813 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

exhaust system corroding

nsr tyre wall starting to crack and perish

os and ns rear stub axle pin and bush starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Fail 4 Jul 2016 132,813 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

EML LIGHT ON

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

exhaust system corroding

nsr tyre wall starting to crack and perish

os and ns rear stub axle pin and bush starting to deteriorate

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,020 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 3 Jul 2015 124,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 13 Jun 2014 114,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 93,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 67,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,946 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 60,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 34,040 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 22,634 miles

both front tyre inner edges starting to wear

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 FHM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

BJ52 FHM is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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