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LJ51 FWU

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,291 mi
Last recorded110,291 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FWU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,291 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake just met requirements

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sills covered

sills covered

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,693 miles

Offside Front end link slight play

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

all welding covered

ns and os inner sills slight corrosion

nsr and osr wish bone rubbers cracking

sill covered by kit

Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,845 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sills covered

Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,308 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,340 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,892 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 92,433 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O S NS SILLS/floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,667 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,329 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,231 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 67,231 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,551 miles

osf mirror split bit still see throw

Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,039 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perished and 3mm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight feathering on outside of front tyres tracking may be required

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,801 miles

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

both rear tyres low and perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 58,700 miles

both rear hoses corroded

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes fitted poor.

nearside mirror glass cracked

play at both rear lower shocker bushes

slight leak at steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2008 58,505 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear hoses corroded

both rear tyres perished

nearside mirror glass cracked

play at both rear lower shocker bushes

slight leak at steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,743 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 9 Aug 2007 53,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside

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 FWU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FWU, 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 LJ51 FWU registered?

LJ51 FWU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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