CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN52 VJE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,911 mi
Last recorded120,911 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jaguar
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VJE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

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

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 120,911 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 120,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 114,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 107,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 107,243 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,801 miles

M.I.L lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.08 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,668 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cud not fully inspect n/s rear seat belt due too child seat fitted

n/s frount tyre age cracking

o/s frount tyre age cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2014 87,628 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cud not fully inspect n/s rear seat belt due too child seat fitted

n/s frount tyre age cracking

o/s frount tyre age cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,211 miles

cud not fully inspect n/s rear seat belt due child seat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,091 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 79,091 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 77,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,811 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,790 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 50,334 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 40,664 miles

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

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
Full Jaguar S-type reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN52 VJE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BN52 VJE, 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

How do I check the history of BN52 VJE?

You can check the full history of BN52 VJE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN52 VJE registered?

BN52 VJE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is BN52 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 VJE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN52 VJE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN52 VJE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.