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Y972 JCX

2001 Jaguar S-type

Silver Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,613 mi
Last recorded44,613 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 JCX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 44,613 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 31,856 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 31,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to see inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 26,204 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 22,338 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 17,682 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,105 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 14,899 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 13,589 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 12,120 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 10,318 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,598 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,898 miles

oil leak on power steering

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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Y972 JCX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Silver with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y972 JCX, 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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What year was Y972 JCX registered?

Y972 JCX is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y972 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y972 JCX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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