2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · Y954 AJW
2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 128,363 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2019.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y954 AJW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2018
- 128,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y954 AJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar S-Type (Y954 AJW) between June 2006 and March 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
Y954 AJW Mileage History
- 03/06/200663,161 mi
- 09/06/200769,794 mi+6,633 mi
- 23/06/200876,536 mi+6,742 mi
- 27/06/200876,604 mi+68 mi
- 03/06/200980,629 mi+4,025 mi
- 03/06/200980,629 mi
- 21/07/201084,527 mi+3,898 mi
- 26/05/201188,088 mi+3,561 mi
- 26/05/201188,088 mi
- 17/05/201294,635 mi+6,547 mi
- 18/05/201294,640 mi+5 mi
- 28/05/2013101,389 mi+6,749 mi
- 20/05/2014107,466 mi+6,077 mi
- 28/04/2015112,293 mi+4,827 mi
- 20/05/2016119,059 mi+6,766 mi
- 14/06/2017125,260 mi+6,201 mi
- 16/06/2017125,262 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/2018128,363 mi+3,101 mi
Average of roughly 5,518 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic CoversSerious
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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