MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
small coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded with reduced braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak around steering rack/gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc inner face corroded.
slight oil leak from final drive unit.
some movement in x2 rear lower suspension arms.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak around steering rack/gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc inner face corroded.
slight oil leak from final drive unit.
some movement in x2 rear lower suspension arms.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
power steering fluid low
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine compartment along chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush at hub lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear inner side light inop
Offside Rear Lower ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Rear brake sticking on slightly
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
play in nearside lower hub ball joint
rear brake discs corroded
slight oil leak
slight play in nearside front track rod end
unable to inspect condition and safety of brake pipes due to pipes being greased
under trays preventing the inspection of underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU02 NBE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BU02 NBE, 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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BU02 NBE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 March 2002.
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