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WJ02 BWY

2002 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,394 mi
Last recorded109,394 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 BWY
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,394 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,923 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 101,369 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,805 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,378 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 90,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 136,606 miles

n/s/f undershield insecure

slight contamination on o/s/r backplate area

Fail 15 Dec 2008 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

n/s/f undershield insecure

slight contamination on o/s/r backplate area

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,200 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

machine registed tracking out see report

n/s/f wing reflecter braken

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link pins

Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

machine registed tracking out see report

n/s/f wing reflecter braken

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link pins

Pass 15 Dec 2006 72,640 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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WJ02 BWY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ02 BWY, 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 WJ02 BWY registered?

WJ02 BWY is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is WJ02 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ02 BWY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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