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M16 BGW

2001 Jaguar S-type

Bronze Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

230,289 mi
Last recorded230,289 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 BGW
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 230,289 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 230,245 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 226,690 miles

Offside Rear outer sill has been repaired

both outer sills covered with plastic sill covers

Fail 25 Oct 2018 226,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills covered with plastic sill covers so can not inspect sill properly they are corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 224,856 miles

both floors sill to floors undersills outersills and rear subframe slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint has slight blow

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre on legal limit and wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2017 224,583 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both floors sill to floors undersills outersills and rear subframe slightly corroded

centre to rear exhaust joint has slight blow

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre on legal limit and wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 217,411 miles

both rear tyres are wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 209,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Feb 2013 204,943 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear metal brakes pipes are covered

Pass 20 Feb 2012 186,807 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight knocking noise from offside front suspension area (no excessive play in any components)

slight play in offside steering rack joint

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2012 186,800 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

chip in windscreen

slight knocking noise from offside front suspension area (no excessive play in any components)

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 12 Feb 2011 175,785 miles

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

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

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake disc slightly worn

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 175,776 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded and require attention soon

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 157,595 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear stabilizer arm end bushes have slight play

front brake pads wearing thin

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Fail 13 Feb 2010 157,537 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear stabilizer arm end bushes have slight play

front brake pads wearing thin

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll drop links

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 14 Feb 2009 140,617 miles

slight play in offside front top ball joint

Pass 5 Jan 2008 126,757 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 121,373 miles

Front brake pads look low. †

Pass 17 Mar 2006 105,036 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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M16 BGW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Bronze with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M16 BGW, 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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M16 BGW is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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