2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · MV51 MTF
2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 101,136 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV51 MTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 101,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV51 MTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar S-Type (MV51 MTF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MV51 MTF Mileage History
- 11/11/202292,786 mi
- 09/11/202394,745 mi+1,959 mi
- 11/11/202497,159 mi+2,414 mi
- 11/11/2025101,130 mi+3,971 mi
- 19/11/2025101,136 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,762 miles per year across 5 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
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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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