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EK51 AUR

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,740 mi
Last recorded80,740 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 AUR
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 80,740 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))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 80,740 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 72,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 66,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 60,229 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 52,087 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,992 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 50,173 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 49,053 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,188 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,825 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,586 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,607 miles

slight wear/movement in n/s/f lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 21,184 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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EK51 AUR is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK51 AUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK51 AUR registered?

EK51 AUR is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EK51 AUR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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