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BJ52 YNZ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YNZ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 96,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,606 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 96,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,335 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 96,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

EML on

Front brake discs slightly rusted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,983 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/strenthing plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear tyres 3mm

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight discourling of headlamps

Fail 11 Sep 2020 95,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/strenthing plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear tyres 3mm

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight discourling of headlamps

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/strenghting plate rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers/under trays fitted

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 17 Sep 2018 93,320 miles

Heavy corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,317 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Steering fluid from rack on lock (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Heavy corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/17...inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a crack but not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,688 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s rear tie bar rubber damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear just under the under tray (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement noisy (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to rear floor pan

outer sill cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,968 miles

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Underbody guards fitted at test.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,585 miles

1 slight corrosion to brake pipes 2 light misting ofoil ns rack gaitor 3 slight play in nsf track rod end

Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,585 miles

1 slight corrosion to brake pipes 2 light misting ofoil ns rack gaitor 3 slight play in nsf track rod end

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,282 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 76,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,688 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 60,987 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 60,981 miles

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

engine cover loose under vehicle

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,443 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,740 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 45,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,218 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 YNZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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