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Y785 BAC

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,322 mi
Last recorded137,322 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 BAC
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 137,322 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 132,271 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 132,271 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,226 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 118,051 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 115,368 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 112,218 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 105,813 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 105,813 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,609 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 100,514 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.4.G.2)

n/s exhaust back box mount missing.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 98,930 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 96,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,100 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,878 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,878 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 87,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 81,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 75,609 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 70,564 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 65,169 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,240 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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Y785 BAC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y785 BAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y785 BAC registered?

Y785 BAC is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y785 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y785 BAC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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