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EX52 BCE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,085 mi
Last recorded98,085 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 BCE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Road tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit, Recommend replacing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WARNING: Large long cut to inside edge of tyreclose to point of failing ,Recommend replacing NOW: tyre size 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 77,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Front/ Lower ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Front/ Lower ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tracking control arm dust cap deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge, grooved on inner edge. 245/40/18

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush play, close to the point of failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,703 miles

Offside Front drivers front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,554 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 48,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 36,936 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 36,933 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,632 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear disc are rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 23,018 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,269 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,961 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 14,422 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,422 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,565 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 11,565 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 9,955 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,295 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 7,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BCE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCE, 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 BCE registered?

EX52 BCE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is EX52 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 BCE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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