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BJ52 ZZW

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,738 mi
Last recorded95,738 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZZW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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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

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 95,738 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 89,119 miles

Both front floor areas/frame spars just over 30cm of seat mountings very severely corroded/missing

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Frame rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension rose joint covers split

Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,223 miles

Offside front frame rail corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension rose joint covers split

Fail 22 Feb 2023 86,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear upper joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both track rod joint covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine malfunction warning illuminated

Offside front frame rail corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension rose joint covers split

Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,336 miles

Offside front chassis rail corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some rear rose joint covers in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2022 82,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Lower arm bolt loose allowing joint to move (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside front chassis rail corroded

Oil leak from either transmission or PAS - Cannot really tell due to under trays

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some rear rose joint covers in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,737 miles

Corrosion starting on rear crossmember and around mountings

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

Some rear suspension rose joint covers split

Fail 22 Jan 2021 79,736 miles

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

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 a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion starting on rear crossmember and around mountings

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

Some rear suspension rose joint covers split

Some wear/corrosion in nearside rear lower arm inner rose joint - Advise replacing

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,405 miles

A little corrosion starting on rear crossmember and crossmember mountings

Fluid leak, but not excessive Cannot see where leak is coming from due to under trays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some rear suspension rose joint covers split

Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,874 miles

A little corrosion starting on rear crossmember and crossmember mountings

Nearside rear lower arm rose joint corroded

Some rear suspension rose joint covers split

Fail 22 Jan 2019 71,872 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A little corrosion starting on rear crossmember and crossmember mountings

Nearside rear lower arm rose joint corroded

Some rear suspension rose joint covers split

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,349 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 63,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,687 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 57,714 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 54,685 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,132 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 51,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

eml on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,220 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,793 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 32,810 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2008 32,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

surface corrosion on o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r brake hoses

Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,498 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,968 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 22,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 16,380 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 16,378 miles

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

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

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 ZZW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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