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BU02 NHX

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,703 mi
Last recorded106,703 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 NHX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 106,703 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all four shocks rusty

engine man light on

o/s and n/s rear upper suspension arms bushes perished

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2016 106,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

all four shocks rusty

engine man light on

o/s and n/s rear upper suspension arms bushes perished

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,998 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside fron tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

all 4 tyers adge cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2014 94,535 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

all 4 tyers adge cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2013 90,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 85,615 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 74,695 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 74,695 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,447 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges (close to limit)

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

nearside washer jet doesn't hit screen correctly

play in steering column

rear shock absorbers leaking

slight play in both front lower suspension balljoints

steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,447 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges (close to limit)

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

nearside washer jet doesn't hit screen correctly

play in steering column

rear shock absorbers leaking

slight play in both front lower suspension balljoints

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,190 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,833 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 18,833 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 NHX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NHX, 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 NHX registered?

BU02 NHX is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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