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LJ51 BFW

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,439 mi
Last recorded92,439 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BFW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 92,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 92,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 90,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 85,064 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light is on

rear cross member is deteriorating around exhaust mountings

side skirts fitted no allowing full inspection of outer sill area's

Pass 22 Aug 2015 85,064 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light is on

rear cross member is deteriorating around exhaust mountings

side skirts fitted no allowing full inspection of outer sill area's

Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,874 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 77,874 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,302 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 72,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,909 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,943 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting too distort

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,104 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,839 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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LJ51 BFW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ51 BFW, 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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LJ51 BFW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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