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D5 RSS

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,385 mi
Last recorded58,385 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 RSS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 58,385 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 58,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,159 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 57,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,378 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,071 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,654 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,127 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 55,646 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,359 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,018 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 55,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,658 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 52,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 52,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 46,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,251 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,758 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,722 miles

O/S/F TYRE speed rating different 99V (others on 95W)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 38,721 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/F TYRE speed rating different 99V (others on 95W)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,637 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 26,636 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 22,370 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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D5 RSS is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D5 RSS, 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 D5 RSS registered?

D5 RSS is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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