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EX52 BBU

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,940 mi
Last recorded121,940 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 BBU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 116,174 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 116,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 107,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 102,019 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 102,019 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 93,575 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 93,575 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2012 85,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,384 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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 59,412 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,921 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,566 miles

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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EX52 BBU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 EX52 BBU, 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 EX52 BBU registered?

EX52 BBU is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is EX52 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 BBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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