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YR51 VWB

2001 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,584 mi
Last recorded129,584 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 VWB
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 129,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 114,687 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer rear sills. Unable to check fully due to plastic covers along sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 111,106 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 109,131 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 109,092 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 107,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 104,278 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 104,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 99,637 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 97,538 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 95,920 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 90,632 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,120 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 77,774 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,849 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 60,849 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 53,715 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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YR51 VWB is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR51 VWB, 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 YR51 VWB registered?

YR51 VWB is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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