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BJ52 GWX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,194 mi
Last recorded122,194 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 122,194 miles

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tie bar inner ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 117,034 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 117,034 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,562 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 114,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 107,601 miles

Both Headlamp lenses are cloudy

Both Rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 18 Apr 2015 107,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Headlamp lenses are cloudy

Both Rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,426 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,147 miles

o/s number plate light dim

slight movement o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2011 85,083 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

o/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,846 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 54,612 miles

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

both front tyres tread low on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,885 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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BJ52 GWX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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