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BU02 NHY

2002 Jaguar Sovereign

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

133,699 mi
Last recorded133,699 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar Sovereign86,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 NHY
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 133,699 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 125,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 118,177 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 107,403 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2023 107,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2022 101,258 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable both sides slight play at universal joint (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various underbody front to rear repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2022 101,167 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all bushes( fouling body) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both sides lower wings corroding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,774 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner both sides wheel arches corroding

Front Lower both sides wings corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks around tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

various underbody signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2021 92,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Inner both sides wheel arches corroding

Front Lower both sides wings corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks around tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

various underbody signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,697 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both heavily cut & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,307 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside & nearside front chassis legs corroded & in poor condition.

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

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,634 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,968 miles

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

wiper blade poor

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,556 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,928 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 74,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,016 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 69,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,859 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,540 miles

inner sills, floors and chassis starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear lower shock absorber bush starting to split/ wear

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear drveshafts slight movement

spare tyre needs replacing

Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,540 miles

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

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

inner sills, floors and chassis starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear lower shock absorber bush starting to split/ wear

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear drveshafts slight movement

spare tyre needs replacing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,375 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 37,464 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 37,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,723 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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BU02 NHY is a 2002 Jaguar Sovereign in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 86,076 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 Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 NHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU02 NHY registered?

BU02 NHY is a 2002 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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