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FD51 YWW

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,504 mi
Last recorded122,504 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 YWW
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 122,504 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2025 122,429 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (yellow marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (yellow marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (yellow marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 119,114 miles

general corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,070 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 100,417 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,784 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,258 miles

Corrosion front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch corroded (brake pipe attached to corroded area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 83,245 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner arch/sill corroded next to chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded, Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch corroded (brake pipe attached to corroded area) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,824 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 70,827 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,154 miles

front axle tread getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,940 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,596 miles

n/s front shock slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,779 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,017 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FD51 YWW is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 FD51 YWW, 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 FD51 YWW registered?

FD51 YWW is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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