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BF51 WVX

2001 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WVX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 112,171 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,849 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 15 Oct 2014 104,147 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 102,586 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 101,249 miles

front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 99,616 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 97,282 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 94,083 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 90,941 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 90,941 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2007 84,010 miles

steering rack mountings in poor condition,play in n/s/f lower swivel joint

Fail 7 Nov 2007 83,988 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

steering rack mountings in poor condition,play in n/s/f lower swivel joint

Pass 8 Nov 2006 80,529 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs corroding

slight wear in steering rack mounting bushes.handbrakes do not lock out

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 WVX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BF51 WVX, 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 BF51 WVX registered?

BF51 WVX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BF51 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 WVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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