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BV02 YLG

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,669 mi
Last recorded141,669 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 YLG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 141,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 135,068 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 135,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 130,612 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 130,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,153 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting corroded on rear cross member

Pass 20 Oct 2015 120,827 miles

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 120,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 115,671 miles

rear lower sus arms outer bushes worn

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,412 miles

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

handbrake handle loose

long travel on handbrake

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

offside number plate light dim

Fail 5 Sep 2013 109,412 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

handbrake handle loose

long travel on handbrake

offside number plate light dim

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,862 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 100,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,437 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,787 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 76,779 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake only just past efficiency

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,849 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,558 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade slightly split.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 42,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever near end of travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

handbrake lever near end of travel

plastic sill covers fitted

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 YLG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BV02 YLG, 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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BV02 YLG is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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