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AY51 NAO

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

176,242 mi
Last recorded176,242 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 NAO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 176,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 176,234 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s , and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on edges front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

travel at park brake lever

Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,446 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 105,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear adjustable arm outer gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear adjuster arm outer gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,452 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,481 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2023 100,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension joint dust cover on track adjuster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose bush dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension joint dust cover on track adjuster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose bush dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 98,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 95,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,956 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 90,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 / 55 / 16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,942 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,947 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 91,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 89,111 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,111 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,530 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,199 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,501 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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AY51 NAO is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AY51 NAO, 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.

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What year was AY51 NAO registered?

AY51 NAO is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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