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WR02 BTE

2002 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,307 mi
Last recorded138,307 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 BTE
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 138,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly frosted

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 135,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 135,032 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,759 miles

surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2015 124,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 121,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 116,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion/paint bubbled on n/s rear wheel arch/wing, no sharp edges present at time of test

slight imbalance to front brakes = 10%

slight imbalance to rear brakes = 8%

Fail 28 Jun 2013 116,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion/paint bubbled on n/s rear wheel arch/wing, no sharp edges present at time of test

slight imbalance to front brakes = 10%

slight imbalance to rear brakes = 8%

Pass 18 May 2012 108,853 miles

Oil leak

o/s mirror is slightly loose but secure and view is ok

slight play in upper steering column

Pass 10 May 2011 102,572 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 87,914 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 73,759 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 59,038 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 59,038 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 48,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 38,371 miles

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

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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WR02 BTE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WR02 BTE, 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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WR02 BTE is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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