2001 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L Petrol · Y963 ADU
2001 Jaguar S-Type (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 98,257 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y963 ADU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2022
- 98,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y963 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Jaguar S-Type (Y963 ADU) between April 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
Y963 ADU Mileage History
- 13/04/200640,699 mi
- 27/04/200744,054 mi+3,355 mi
- 19/04/200847,897 mi+3,843 mi
- 25/04/200951,311 mi+3,414 mi
- 24/04/201054,959 mi+3,648 mi
- 01/06/201159,239 mi+4,280 mi
- 01/06/201159,239 mi
- 02/06/201263,603 mi+4,364 mi
- 06/06/201367,128 mi+3,525 mi
- 17/06/201471,524 mi+4,396 mi
- 19/06/201471,524 mi
- 17/06/201575,258 mi+3,734 mi
- 15/06/201679,012 mi+3,754 mi
- 15/06/201679,012 mi
- 16/06/201783,032 mi+4,020 mi
- 17/06/201783,032 mi
- 31/05/201886,458 mi+3,426 mi
- 05/06/201886,481 mi+23 mi
- 04/06/201989,665 mi+3,184 mi
- 08/09/202092,136 mi+2,471 mi
- 07/09/202195,430 mi+3,294 mi
- 07/09/202195,430 mi
- 09/09/202298,257 mi+2,827 mi
Average of roughly 3,508 miles per year across 23 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: Average
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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