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BF51 FMY

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,960 mi
Last recorded108,960 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 108,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2014 100,210 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,411 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre flat

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre flat

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,194 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency just passed

Fail 9 Mar 2012 87,122 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,496 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner surface of o/s rear brake disc deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2011 83,496 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner surface of o/s rear brake disc deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,783 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,991 miles

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2009 74,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,313 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 69,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,276 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,345 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 39,769 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(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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BF51 FMY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

BF51 FMY is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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