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GX51 ECF

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,156 mi
Last recorded133,156 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 133,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 133,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 127,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal on steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 127,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 123,754 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,014 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 119,540 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear pads worn uneven

Pass 18 Sep 2013 115,648 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 112,296 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 112,296 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 108,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r inner lamp not working

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,714 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

under body shields fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 99,137 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r brake binding

under body shields fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2008 95,175 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r brake binding slightly

screw in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 89,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 83,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 83,108 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 83,108 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 65,906 miles

object hanging from rear view mirror have removed item

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 ECF is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GX51 ECF, 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 GX51 ECF registered?

GX51 ECF is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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