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J300 BDC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,282 mi
Last recorded120,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 BDC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 120,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 115,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 112,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,468 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 109,468 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 105,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,282 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,480 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 92,478 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,028 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,756 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 85,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,338 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,973 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,923 miles

front tyres wearing uneven/ tracking

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,324 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,160 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2009 53,160 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,213 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 44,973 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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 44,965 miles

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

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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,750 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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J300 BDC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J300 BDC, 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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J300 BDC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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