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BL02 BHO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,796 mi
Last recorded114,796 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BHO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 114,796 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 114,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 114,591 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 114,461 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 114,450 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))

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

Offside Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 113,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,837 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 112,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 111,376 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,321 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 109,802 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 107,762 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 106,514 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 168,755 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 166,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,303 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,807 miles

nsf wiper blade split on outer edge

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 30 Aug 2012 99,807 miles

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

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

nsf wiper blade split on outer edge

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,627 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 97,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,596 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 90,594 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 83,317 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,924 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 7 Jul 2006 60,253 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 50,223 miles

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

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

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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BL02 BHO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL02 BHO, 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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What year was BL02 BHO registered?

BL02 BHO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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