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FX51 VML

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,516 mi
Last recorded182,516 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VML
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 182,516 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 170,742 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)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 170,742 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 149,961 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 149,961 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 127,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes, should be changed as not all are visible (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 127,885 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing chassic area more than one pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes, should be changed as not all are visible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 91,780 miles

Exhaust back box brackets damaged but secure

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in osf wheel

Fail 24 Feb 2014 91,759 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 91,704 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust back box brackets damaged but secure

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in osf wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,115 miles

Slight play in the o/s and n/s rear track rod ends

The handbrake is high.

The rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 87,115 miles

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

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

Slight play in the o/s and n/s rear track rod ends

The handbrake is high.

The rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,042 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,141 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,210 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 47,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,715 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,291 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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FX51 VML is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX51 VML, 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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FX51 VML is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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