2001 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L Petrol · Y974 BHO
2001 Jaguar S-Type (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 97,533 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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Y974 BHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 97,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y974 BHO 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 (Y974 BHO) between October 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y974 BHO Mileage History
- 26/10/202189,215 mi
- 27/10/202189,215 mi
- 26/05/202391,375 mi+2,160 mi
- 17/05/202497,374 mi+5,999 mi
- 24/05/202497,533 mi+159 mi
Average of roughly 3,229 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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