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Y847 YEV

2001 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 YEV
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 79,200 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor around subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components are suffering from surface corrosion inc rear subframe

parking brake has only just met the requirements advise repair or replace

Fail 30 Apr 2025 78,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components are suffering from surface corrosion inc rear subframe

parking brake has only just met the requirements advise repair or replace

Pass 9 May 2024

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,521 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 77,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 76,949 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 76,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Flat of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,634 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 74,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,766 miles

Exhaust has temporary hangers at rear

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,978 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 68,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,359 miles

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

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

front tyre treads wearing low on inner egdes

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Aug 2014 64,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,203 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 63,203 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,722 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,942 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,795 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 52,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,251 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,737 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,202 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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Y847 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y847 YEV, 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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Y847 YEV is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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