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BP51 KUA

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,651 mi
Last recorded160,651 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 KUA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 160,651 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes go behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed corroded and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer mountings both sides and uner sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plated and under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

amber brake warning light on

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

under side corroded plated and under sealed

Fail 22 Oct 2025 160,649 miles

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

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes go behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed corroded and undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer mountings both sides and uner sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plated and under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

amber brake warning light on

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

under side corroded plated and under sealed

Pass 10 Oct 2024 159,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corroded and under sealed in places

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2024 159,986 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corroded and under sealed in places

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 159,125 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 159,116 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 159,111 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake pipe (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2022 157,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2021 155,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (under bonnet) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s o/s rear outriggers corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2020 152,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2019 149,253 miles

sill covers fitted

under side showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 149,250 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted

under side showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 144,505 miles

surface corrosion to n/s o/s rear inner and outer sills

Fail 12 Jul 2018 144,485 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

o/s rear lower shock absorber bush worn

parking brake efficiency 17% indicating adjustment required

surface corrosion to n/s o/s rear outer and inner sills

Pass 20 Jul 2017 137,150 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

under trays and side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 130,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Rear lower (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side inner and outer sill's corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side inner and outer sill's corroded (5.2.6)

Under tray's fitted to under side off car

Fail 5 Jul 2016 130,463 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Side light flashes,

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Rear lower (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side inner and outer sill's corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side inner and outer sill's corroded (5.2.6)

Under tray's fitted to under side off car

Pass 7 Jul 2015 121,200 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,590 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 110,590 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,717 miles

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

battery clamp missing

offside front lower suspension arm knuckle joint looks to be seized and some movement in mounting bush

Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,639 miles

Esp light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Eml light on

Esp light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 88,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,428 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 82,428 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)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 72,509 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 72,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,386 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 63,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,490 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 54,490 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 45,681 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,384 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 KUA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KUA, 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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BP51 KUA is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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