2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · KD51 BFV
2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 78,695 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD51 BFV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/12/2022
- 78,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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KD51 BFV 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 (KD51 BFV) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KD51 BFV Mileage History
- 29/11/202178,389 mi
- 06/12/202178,399 mi+10 mi
- 15/12/202278,695 mi+296 mi
Average of roughly 293 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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