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BJ52 VKC

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,599 mi
Last recorded122,599 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 VKC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 122,599 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 122,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,368 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 120,319 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,407 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 117,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,499 miles

Nearside track rod end slightly worn

Number plates a little deteriorated

Rear tyres a little worn on inside edges

Fail 26 Oct 2015 113,497 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 106,224 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 106,204 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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,296 miles

Front number plate a little grim

Slight play/wear in nearside track rod end

Fail 29 Nov 2012 94,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,496 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 83,479 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 67,083 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,631 miles

Both front lower shock absorber mounting joints have slight wear/play

Both rear sway bar links have slight play/wear

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,783 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,632 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,789 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 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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