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BJ52 HTV

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,697 mi
Last recorded120,697 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 HTV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 120,697 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 117,522 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 113,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under guards

Pass 20 Jul 2022 108,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,794 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 105,763 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bled screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick hand brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,540 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 103,522 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside has surface corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2020 103,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,427 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 95,796 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 95,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 92,461 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 88,509 miles

Gear box oil leak?

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 84,381 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 80,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

minor engine oil leak on to exhaust.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 80,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

minor engine oil leak on to exhaust.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 76,075 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 72,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Disc's Corroded

Rear Brake Disc innder surfaces in poor condition.

Rear Handbrake Pads worn to 2mm

Fail 1 Dec 2010 72,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake Disc's Corroded

Rear Brake Disc innder surfaces in poor condition.

Rear Handbrake Pads worn to 2mm

Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s hand brake cables fowling the rear wheels.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 63,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s hand brake cables fowling the rear wheels.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,403 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 48,209 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 32,472 miles

air bag worning light stays on

movement in both rear anti roll bar drop links ( advise replacement )

Pass 30 Sep 2006 24,854 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake pads worn

movement in steering system

rear brake pads worn

sill trims fitted

tested when wet

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2005 18,697 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyres near in wear indicators

both rear tyres worn low on edges

engine under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

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 HTV is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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