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BU52 VLK

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,661 mi
Last recorded67,661 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VLK
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,661 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 67,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 63,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,041 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,463 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,874 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,762 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,413 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,393 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,022 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BU52 VLK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BU52 VLK, 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 BU52 VLK registered?

BU52 VLK is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BU52 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 VLK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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