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BL51 XGE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,271 mi
Last recorded66,271 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XGE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 66,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,818 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 61,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,974 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 54,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.,

Fail 4 Jan 2010 49,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 49,385 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,950 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 42,948 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,673 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,721 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 29,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,544 miles

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

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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BL51 XGE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL51 XGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL51 XGE registered?

BL51 XGE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is BL51 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 XGE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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