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BV02 YLF

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,490 mi
Last recorded181,490 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YLF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 181,490 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 181,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 174,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 165,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 162,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 159,270 miles

hand brake cables rubbing on rear anti roll bar links

Fail 3 May 2012 159,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake cables rubbing on rear anti roll bar links

Pass 12 Apr 2011 146,186 miles

both front tyres worn low on tread on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 131,748 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

engine/underside covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2009 115,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 100,528 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 68,639 miles

metal in offside rear tyre.

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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BV02 YLF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV02 YLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 YLF registered?

BV02 YLF is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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