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BU02 MXX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,679 mi
Last recorded85,679 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 MXX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 85,679 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 85,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

advise rear discs very corroided

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,435 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear number plate backing sightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2007 55,021 miles

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,812 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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BU02 MXX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU02 MXX, 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 BU02 MXX registered?

BU02 MXX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is BU02 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 MXX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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