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EO51 ERU

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,992 mi
Last recorded101,992 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 ERU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 101,992 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 101,910 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 98,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 96,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 95,609 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,152 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Mirror insecure

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 95,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Mirror insecure

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,979 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 94,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,644 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 92,643 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Slight play offside front wishbone front bush

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,905 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,904 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine light on

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

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

Nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,254 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 85,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Engine light on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,964 miles

Engine light on

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 77,073 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,073 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,485 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 72,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,244 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 61,244 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 49,107 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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EO51 ERU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO51 ERU, 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

How do I check the history of EO51 ERU?

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What year was EO51 ERU registered?

EO51 ERU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is EO51 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 ERU shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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