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BD51 ORU

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,276 mi
Last recorded70,276 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 ORU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,276 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 70,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs heavily worn

rear discs corroded across braking surface

Fail 28 Oct 2010 67,400 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs heavily worn

rear discs corroded across braking surface

Fail 7 Oct 2010 67,173 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,555 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 53,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 47,130 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 47,112 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,567 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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BD51 ORU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 BD51 ORU, 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 BD51 ORU registered?

BD51 ORU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is BD51 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 ORU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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