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BT51 XJK

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,078 mi
Last recorded75,078 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XJK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 75,078 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 75,078 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 72,874 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 71,541 miles

Rear Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 67,706 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 65,075 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,292 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 58,337 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 48,982 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,671 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,565 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,415 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 22,948 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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BT51 XJK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BT51 XJK, 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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BT51 XJK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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