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BW02 GHD

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,533 mi
Last recorded111,533 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 GHD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 111,533 miles

body sill covers fitted

headlamp lenses discoloured

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak on engine

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 8 May 2017 111,494 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

body sill covers fitted

headlamp lenses discoloured

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak on engine

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,138 miles

body sill covers fitted

front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

nearside front tyre nail in tread

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear suspension joint rubbers starting to perish

slight corrosion on rear suspension mountings

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 104,188 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 104,182 miles

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 102,598 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 98,437 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 98,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 93,692 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 93,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,383 miles

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

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

osr lamp holed but not showing white light

Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,126 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,897 miles

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

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

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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BW02 GHD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BW02 GHD, 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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BW02 GHD is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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