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BT02 VPJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,538 mi
Last recorded155,538 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VPJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 155,538 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 151,731 miles

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 8 Jul 2016 144,843 miles

wear on n/s/r bottom hub carrier bush

Pass 15 Jul 2015 140,037 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2015 140,031 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 134,133 miles

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

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

Offside rear suspension ball joint has slight play

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 128,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 128,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 121,198 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 121,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 110,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,993 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 92,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 31,276 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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BT02 VPJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT02 VPJ, 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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BT02 VPJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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