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FB51 AFX

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,786 mi
Last recorded186,786 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AFX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 186,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 186,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 108,893 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 108,749 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/R and N/S/R (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,367 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 99,367 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

brake pipes corroded

engine light on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,195 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,884 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,664 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 83,409 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,762 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 60,207 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 49,003 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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FB51 AFX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FB51 AFX, 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 FB51 AFX registered?

FB51 AFX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is FB51 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB51 AFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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