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GX51 EBA

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

211,449 mi
Last recorded211,449 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 EBA
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 211,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 211,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush & misting / slight leak (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER NEAR TO REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy OFFSIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER LOOSE / RATTLING (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 207,382 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 207,382 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Offside windscreen wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 203,768 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 201,841 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 200,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 200,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 193,883 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 193,883 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 185,260 miles

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

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

cracks in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2012 185,209 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

cracks in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 174,738 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 174,738 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 156,731 miles

engine lamp on

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 156,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 5 Jan 2009 134,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 134,843 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 113,470 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 90,480 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 90,480 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,466 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GX51 EBA is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver 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 GX51 EBA, 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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GX51 EBA is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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