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BV51 KUA

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,539 mi
Last recorded124,539 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 KUA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 124,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 124,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 119,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL TO FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 116,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL ( MARKED ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 116,541 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL ( MARKED ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 116,378 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 114,894 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR , FRONT SECTION OF PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR , FRONT SECTION OF PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 114,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BOTH REAR BOXES DUE TO CORRODED CLAMPS (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 111,746 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2018 111,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2017 110,328 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,569 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,265 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 104,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,042 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 101,041 miles

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

both nearside tyres flat

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,530 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,313 miles

both rear tyres on limit

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,606 miles

Advise rear brake service.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,869 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Mar 2007 69,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 63,805 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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BV51 KUA is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BV51 KUA, 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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BV51 KUA is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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