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F4 AYR

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,540 mi
Last recorded121,540 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 AYR
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 121,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 119,952 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 119,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 118,385 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 118,377 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 117,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 117,055 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 117,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 116,211 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 104,936 miles

both front inner wing metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

both rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

Fail 24 May 2011 104,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front inner wing metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

both rear metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly on outer edge.

Pass 21 May 2010 83,052 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2010 83,052 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2009 71,618 miles

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

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2009 71,559 miles

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

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

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

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 58,848 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 45,769 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

little reserve travel on park brake lever

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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F4 AYR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F4 AYR, 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 F4 AYR registered?

F4 AYR is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is F4 AYR safe to buy?

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