2000 Jaguar S-Type · 2,793 MOT tests
2000 Jaguar S-Type reliability
2000 Jaguar S-Types fail 38.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 S-Type years (2,793 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- 38.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar S-Types: 37.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 86,250
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,793
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.9% of tests fail here (179% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Jaguar S-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20%
- Brakes13.8%
- Lights and electrics11.9%
- Steering8.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Tyres5.2%
- Body, chassis and structure4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 5.33%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.65%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.22%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 3.22%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.83%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.43%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.26%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.74%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.59%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.12%)
Other years
Every Jaguar S-Type year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Jaguar S-Type reliable?
2000 Jaguar S-Types fail 38.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 S-Type years (2,793 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Jaguar S-Type MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (5.33% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.65% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Jaguar S-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Jaguar S-Type shows 86,250 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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