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BL02 BOB

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,995 mi
Last recorded107,995 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BOB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 107,995 miles

2x upper suspension arm ball joint covers deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2025 106,284 miles

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))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 105,171 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 104,560 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 103,500 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 103,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 101,763 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar link deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2018 99,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,880 miles

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rears (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn slightly low & deteriorated 225-55-16

x2 rear steering arms has slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2015 92,423 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 91,493 miles

hanbrake cables deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2014 91,493 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hanbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2013 89,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,284 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,117 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 84,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,632 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)

rear brake discs worn on surfaces

Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,328 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,358 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,354 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,065 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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BL02 BOB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BOB, 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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BL02 BOB is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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