MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s worn in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush displaced but no movement found (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components
various points underside corroded not considered excessive
Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s worn in inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush displaced but no movement found (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components
various points underside corroded not considered excessive
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
eml on
general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components, sills look in poor condition but covered by side skirts
undertrays fitted
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamps yellow (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50r17 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
eml on
general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components, sills look in poor condition but covered by side skirts
undertrays fitted
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s + n/s (2.4.G.2)
outer sill covers fitted
under trays fitted obscuring the iew of some items
Brake pipe excessively corroded all metal brake pipes corroded o/s/f inner leaking (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear subframe corroded
front subframe cooroded
outer sill covers fitted
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items
Nearside track rod end slightly worn
Number plates a little deteriorated
Rear tyres a little worn on inside edges
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside track rod end slightly worn
Number plates a little deteriorated
Rear tyres a little worn on inside edges
Front tyres a little worn on inside edges
Nearside rear suspension rose joint cover split
Slight wear/play in nearside track ro end
Slight wear/play in rear anti roll bar end links
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)
Front tyres a little worn on inside edges
Nearside rear suspension rose joint cover split
Slight wear/play in nearside track ro end
Slight wear/play in rear anti roll bar end links
Front number plate a little grim
Slight play/wear in nearside track rod end
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front number plate a little grim
P.A.S. fluid level on minimum
Slight play/wear in nearside track rod end
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front lower shock absorber mounting joints have slight wear/play
Both rear sway bar links have slight play/wear
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)
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BJ52 VKC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc 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 VKC, 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 VKC is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 11 October 2002.
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