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BV51 KVG

2001 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,617 mi
Last recorded91,617 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Jaguar S-type81,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 KVG
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 91,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer top wishbone ball joint boot split

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 90,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 88,016 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,473 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 82,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,232 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 80,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 78,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 77,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 74,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet catch 2nd stage stiff

Pass 3 May 2013 72,385 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 67,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 60,250 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 55,164 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 49,052 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 43,678 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BV51 KVG is a 2001 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 81,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 KVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV51 KVG registered?

BV51 KVG is a 2001 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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