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KD51 BFV

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,695 mi
Last recorded78,695 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 BFV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2022 78,695 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded steel section of hose assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking from boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 78,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear-most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component leaking from boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 76,553 miles

h/lamps deteriorated

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,335 miles

SUSPECT NEARSIDE SILL CORRODED UNDER SILL COVER

Fail 20 Nov 2019 75,330 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

SUSPECT NEARSIDE SILL CORRODED UNDER SILL COVER

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,894 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 71,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY LOW INNER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,097 miles

Nearside front reflector damaged. Nearside door mirror damaged.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 68,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front reflector damaged. Nearside door mirror damaged.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,101 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

h/lamps slightly deteriorated

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 64,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,566 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery not clamped in boot

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,776 miles

Nearside door mirror deteriorated. Headlights slightly deteriorated.Nearside front tyre wearing inside edge.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,256 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Deteriorateing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 56,256 miles

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

Both Front Wiper Blades Deteriorateing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,272 miles

all metal brake pipes corroding

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,864 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 50,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,554 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,838 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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KD51 BFV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KD51 BFV, 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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KD51 BFV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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