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FA51 XWL

2001 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XWL
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 76,223 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe undersealed

Pass 12 May 2025 68,818 miles

general under body corrosion/parts of vehicle under sealed

Fail 14 Apr 2025 68,762 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault DSC (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both inner sills under sealed

rear sub frame under sealed in places

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 67,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing more on inside

Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,421 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,110 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,809 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,546 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,539 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,081 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,454 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,973 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 37,959 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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FA51 XWL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FA51 XWL, 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 FA51 XWL registered?

FA51 XWL is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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