2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · 4515 EL
2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2001. Recorded mileage 141,284 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
4515 EL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2023
- 141,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
4515 EL Mileage History
- 11/04/2022139,928 mi
- 20/04/2022139,929 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2023141,284 mi+1,355 mi
Average of roughly 1,357 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
4515 EL 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 (4515 EL) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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