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BL02 NZS

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,700 mi
Last recorded57,700 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 NZS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,700 miles

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

Offside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,300 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2018 53,496 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2017 49,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,056 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 44,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,686 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,315 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 33,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 31,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,947 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 29,546 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,846 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,846 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,039 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 26,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 23,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 21,951 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 NZS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

BL02 NZS is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BL02 NZS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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