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Jaguar S-Type

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,967 cc

LA51 SWFMOT history

LA51 SWF is a grey petrol Jaguar S-Type first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,689 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 SWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Jaguar
Model
S-Type
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 SWF was last recorded at 74,689 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,412 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
2,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,689 miles
  • 2024 – 74,412 miles
  • 2021 – 63,942 miles
  • 2019 – 57,528 miles
  • 2018 – 51,050 miles
  • 2017 – 45,174 miles
  • 2016 – 35,509 miles
  • 2006 – 32,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,689 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryDamage to body
  • AdvisoryHandbrake limit just met

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering lock not functioning

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints slight lift.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both o/s/f & n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,689 miles (+277)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,689 miles
    Test number
    477078322163
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to body
    • AdvisoryHandbrake limit just met
  2. Pass74,412 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    548509352315
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass114,970 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,970 km
    Test number
    236730860678
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
  4. Fail114,970 km (+6,674)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,970 km
    Test number
    825835009738
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
  5. Pass108,296 km (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,296 km
    Test number
    697104821787
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail108,295 km2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,295 km
    Test number
    312165742663
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass63,942 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,942 miles
    Test number
    667525155347
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Fail63,941 miles (+6,413)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,941 miles
    Test number
    181303841313
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass57,528 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,528 miles
    Test number
    958550077370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,050 miles (+5,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    325874784431
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Pass45,174 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    309124600663
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail45,164 miles (+9,655)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,164 miles
    Test number
    730881521678
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass35,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,509 miles
    Test number
    930462544597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    326703815809
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  15. Pass32,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,177 miles
    Test number
    854451396207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 SWF

Does LA51 SWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 SWF is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 SWF?
The MOT on LA51 SWF is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 SWF done?
LA51 SWF was recorded at 74,689 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,222 miles a year.
Has LA51 SWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 SWF has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 SWF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 SWF find?
LA51 SWF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; damage to body; handbrake limit just met.

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