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BT52 FHJ

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,586 mi
Last recorded91,586 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FHJ
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 91,586 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 91,586 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,397 miles

corrosion to subframe, suspension components, o/s/f track rod end, rear diff, front brake pipes & rear chassis

rear no plate deteriorating - needs attention

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2021 85,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to subframe, suspension components, o/s/f track rod end, rear diff, front brake pipes & rear chassis

rear no plate deteriorating - needs attention

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,664 miles

corrosion to - rear sub frame, suspension components, front track rod ends, rear differential, front brake pipe, & rear chassis

front wipers smearing screen

under -trays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,453 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,302 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 81,152 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,676 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,474 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 73,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 72,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,708 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,221 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,405 miles

Both rear tyres worn in centres

Near side rear tyre starting to perish on outter side wall

Fail 11 Jul 2006 27,389 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn in centres †near side rear tyre startiong to perish on outer side wall

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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BT52 FHJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver 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 BT52 FHJ, 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 BT52 FHJ registered?

BT52 FHJ is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is BT52 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 FHJ 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.

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