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BJ52 GXE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,246 mi
Last recorded98,246 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 GXE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,246 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,291 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 97,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 82,026 miles

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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,843 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 74,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,818 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 74,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,462 miles

Front brake calipers damp, but do not appear to be leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2009 68,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake calipers damp, but do not appear to be leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,741 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 64,734 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,489 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 57,487 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 49,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 40,018 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 40,018 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 GXE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

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

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