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Y554 MGU

2001 Jaguar S-type

Red Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,305 mi
Last recorded117,305 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY554 MGU
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 115,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp inop

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated traction arm inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated traction arm inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake travel high

Traction control warning lamp flashing on dash

Fail 25 Apr 2022 115,801 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp inop

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated traction arm inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated traction arm inner boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake travel high

Traction control warning lamp flashing on dash

Fail 19 Mar 2021 115,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Traction control lamp on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 113,993 miles

Water pump shows signs of leaking.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Jun 2019 113,982 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Headlamps deteriorated but beam pattern still defined.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Water pump shows signs of leaking.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 111,004 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,935 miles

brake discs corrodied

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Apr 2016 105,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake discs corrodied

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,594 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,478 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 99,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre has damage on outer wall

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,497 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 96,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,350 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,528 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 88,518 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 82,042 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,914 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 74,108 miles

handbrake travel high

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,964 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 59,081 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 59,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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Y554 MGU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Red with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y554 MGU, 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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Y554 MGU is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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