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BP51 KME

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,939 mi
Last recorded101,939 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 KME
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 101,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 164,054 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All 4 tyre valves split

Brake warning light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,904 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 84,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 77,015 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 77,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,660 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,189 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 70,189 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 70,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,331 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,510 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 53,510 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,974 miles

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

Slight play nearside rear hub assembly.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,795 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 27,238 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 27,238 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,508 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,153 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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BP51 KME is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BP51 KME, 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 BP51 KME registered?

BP51 KME is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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