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BJ51 XAD

2001 Jaguar S-type

Grey Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,248 mi
Last recorded88,248 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 XAD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,248 miles

DSC system fault warning lamp lit

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively indicating service /repair may be needed (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear tyres getting low 3mm

damage and corrosion to end of sills o/s and n/s

Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Surface rust around inner sill area around inner wheel arch and mud guard area.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area around wheel arch and mud guard area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Unable to assess offside and nearside outer sill area for corrosion due to factory fitted plastic coverings, this is in correspondence to advisories made to corrosion.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,874 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 85,874 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 84,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bushes (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2018 84,724 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre heavily perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bushes (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front steering gator slightly insecure (clip)

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes deteriorating but no movement found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 83,450 miles

Nearside 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 Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear suspension upper arm has a bungee strap wrapped around it, purpose unknown.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,845 miles

EML (engine fault light) on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 80,815 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

EML (engine fault light) on

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,296 miles

Nearside Wiper Rubber torn at end

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Wiper Rubber torn at end

Rear Parking brake effort on lowest pass limit of 16%

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,049 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,885 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,204 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,218 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,425 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 41,563 miles

NSF tyre wearing thin on inner edge

slight leak on NSF shock

slight play in OSF bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2005 31,478 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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BJ51 XAD is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Grey with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ51 XAD, 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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BJ51 XAD is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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