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BF51 FMA

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,413 mi
Last recorded130,413 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 FMA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 130,413 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 125,041 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 121,304 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 111,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 101,214 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 101,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 84,699 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 84,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise hand brake leaver high

Pass 24 Sep 2005 65,095 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 65,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BF51 FMA is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF51 FMA, 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 BF51 FMA registered?

BF51 FMA is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BF51 FMA safe to buy?

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