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FJ51 UNW

2001 Jaguar S-type

Black Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

224,043 mi
Last recorded224,043 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UNW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 224,043 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all suspension (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills all underside inner arches etc (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 224,043 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all suspension (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills all underside inner arches etc (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017

Offside Front bumper body damage

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all front and back (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors suspension components etc all underside (2.4.A.3)

wiper linkage noisy working ok

Fail 11 Jan 2017

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all front and back (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front bumper body damage

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors suspension components etc all underside (2.4.A.3)

wiper linkage noisy working ok

Pass 7 Jan 2016

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors etc (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2015

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors etc (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bumpers damaged

headlights just in pattern

Fail 31 Dec 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

bumpers damaged

headlights just in pattern

Fail 11 Dec 2014 208,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 202,039 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 201,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 192,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2012 192,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2011 184,816 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 184,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 176,191 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 176,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 163,412 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 152,737 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 127,768 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 101,497 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 78,585 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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FJ51 UNW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Black with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FJ51 UNW, 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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FJ51 UNW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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