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BU02 NBE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,453 mi
Last recorded130,453 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 NBE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 130,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 129,847 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 129,824 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 128,645 miles

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.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 128,556 miles

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.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 126,380 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 126,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 123,543 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 123,483 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 118,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 118,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,561 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 115,561 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 111,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 108,644 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,644 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,658 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,843 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 85,228 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 78,911 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 59,435 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 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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