2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Jaguar S-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

607 MOT tests in 2024. 59.0% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time59.0%
Failed or needed repairs41.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 607 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.1%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension34.1%
  2. Brakes21.3%
  3. Lights & electrics15.2%
  4. Steering12.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Tyres6.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Jaguar S-Type?

In 2024, 59.0% of 2000 Jaguar S-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 607 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Jaguar S-Type?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Jaguar S-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).