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A13 VJF

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

148,738 mi
Last recorded148,738 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VJF
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 148,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 147,508 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 147,508 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 146,214 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 146,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 144,386 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabiliser linkage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabiliser linkage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2023 144,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabiliser linkage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabiliser linkage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 141,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 141,687 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind offside front chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, behind offside front chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 138,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 136,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 132,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 130,024 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 128,132 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 128,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 122,234 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 119,384 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 116,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 107,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,870 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,589 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,755 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 85,690 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 80,265 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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A13 VJF is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,870 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 A13 VJF, 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 25 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 A13 VJF registered?

A13 VJF is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is A13 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 VJF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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