2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · M17 GAW
2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 69,640 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M17 GAW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 69,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M17 GAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar S-Type (M17 GAW) between March 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
M17 GAW Mileage History
- 29/03/200635,940 mi
- 04/04/200738,627 mi+2,687 mi
- 04/04/200840,406 mi+1,779 mi
- 08/04/200942,195 mi+1,789 mi
- 17/03/201043,782 mi+1,587 mi
- 14/03/201146,217 mi+2,435 mi
- 15/03/201248,429 mi+2,212 mi
- 09/04/201350,622 mi+2,193 mi
- 07/04/201454,301 mi+3,679 mi
- 09/04/201557,394 mi+3,093 mi
- 07/04/201658,691 mi+1,297 mi
- 10/04/201760,681 mi+1,990 mi
- 05/04/201863,052 mi+2,371 mi
- 26/04/201863,079 mi+27 mi
- 23/04/201965,028 mi+1,949 mi
- 16/05/201965,030 mi+2 mi
- 19/10/202066,784 mi+1,754 mi
- 15/11/202167,032 mi+248 mi
- 24/11/202267,860 mi+828 mi
- 21/11/202368,593 mi+733 mi
- 20/11/202469,079 mi+486 mi
- 19/11/202569,640 mi+561 mi
Average of roughly 1,715 miles per year across 22 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: Good
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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