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BX52 SMO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 SMO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 151,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 149,250 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 148,913 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 147,421 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 147,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light is on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 137,250 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub end (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 3 Oct 2015 137,240 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hub end (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 23 Apr 2014 120,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

off side front wiper wheel box is worn

Fail 9 Apr 2014 120,847 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

emission warning light is on

off side front wiper wheel box is worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,940 miles

Nearside 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)

n/s/r lence damaged

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,876 miles

slight play in nearside rear track rod inner joint

Fail 15 Oct 2010 81,876 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front abs wiring insecure both sides clip missing from nearside

slight play in nearside rear track rod inner joint

Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,743 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 64,390 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,146 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 39,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,822 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

minor corrosion at o/s/r brake disc

Fail 15 Aug 2006 30,822 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

minor corrosion at o/s/r brake disc

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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BX52 SMO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BX52 SMO, 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 BX52 SMO registered?

BX52 SMO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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