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OU51 ZRE

2001 Jaguar Sovereign

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,293 mi
Last recorded97,293 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar Sovereign78,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 ZRE
MakeJaguar
ModelSovereign
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 93,733 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 92,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,690 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 84,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 80,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 80,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 77,582 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 77,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort CABLE BROKEN ON TEST (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,217 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,835 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,766 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,042 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,323 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 48,528 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,502 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,020 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Sovereign?

Based on 21,315 MOT tests across 2,301 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
2,100
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 998
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 614
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 518
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 347
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 333
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OU51 ZRE is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar Sovereign models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 78,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Sovereign fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 ZRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Sovereign typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar Sovereign is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU51 ZRE registered?

OU51 ZRE is a 2001 Jaguar Sovereign, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is OU51 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 ZRE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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