2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · YV51 AYW
2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 58,500 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2009.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YV51 AYW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2008
- 58,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
YV51 AYW Mileage History
- 05/09/200638,753 mi
- 01/09/200748,787 mi+10,034 mi
- 28/10/200858,500 mi+9,713 mi
Average of roughly 9,199 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YV51 AYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar S-Type (YV51 AYW) between September 2006 and October 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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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