2001 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · WR51 KGK
2001 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 70,918 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR51 KGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2025
- 70,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR51 KGK 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 (WR51 KGK) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WR51 KGK Mileage History
- 27/05/202258,534 mi
- 26/05/202359,003 mi+469 mi
- 23/08/202360,449 mi+1,446 mi
- 13/08/202467,726 mi+7,277 mi
- 15/08/202570,918 mi+3,192 mi
Average of roughly 3,846 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: Below Average
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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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