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GY51 HWD

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,867 mi
Last recorded140,867 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 HWD
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 140,867 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rea disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear, under trays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame, under body, sills and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum required limit reached (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 140,540 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components

sill covers are fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 139,250 miles

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

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Fail 16 May 2022 139,250 miles

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

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

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 15 May 2021 137,816 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both panels. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2021 137,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both panels. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 135,212 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 135,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 132,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 132,945 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

engine management indicate fault.

Pass 18 May 2018 130,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 130,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 127,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2016 124,400 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 116,865 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 116,865 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 168,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

Fail 25 Sep 2013 168,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,218 miles

n/s/f lower shocker bush has some play

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm

Fail 8 Aug 2012 99,218 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f lower shocker bush has some play

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 2mm

Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,851 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit on inner edge (Advise attention)

n/s/r lower rose joint has slight play

o/s/r lower shocker bush/joint has some play

Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,347 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 80,643 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,158 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 73,144 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,433 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,991 miles

Play in n/s/f lower swivel joint.

Slight play in o/s/f swivel joint.

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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GY51 HWD is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY51 HWD, 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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GY51 HWD is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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