MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear track rod end worn (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear arm bush slight worn
Oil leak ()
Coolant leak ()
Offside Front corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank in clips (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak ()
all four tyres wearing slightly on edges
engine light on
general underside corrosion
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?
Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS52 BTO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 DS52 BTO, 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 DS52 BTO registered?
DS52 BTO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 September 2002.
Is DS52 BTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS52 BTO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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