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BG51 FZN

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,379 mi
Last recorded77,379 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FZN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,379 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 74,112 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,645 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,907 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,897 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 53,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,770 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,437 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 42,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BG51 FZN is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG51 FZN, 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 BG51 FZN registered?

BG51 FZN is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BG51 FZN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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