2000 Jaguar S-Type 4.0L Petrol · D4 DCK

The Jaguar S-Type passed its most recent MOT on 27 January 2026 at 114,636 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend shows a clean bill of health at the latest examination, though the weeks prior tell a different story. In early January 2026 the car failed MOT tests on both the 6th and 26th at identical mileage, with no defects logged by the tester on either occasion. Recorded mileage sits at 114,636 against a 2000 build, averaging roughly 4,400 miles per year. The gap between the 10 December 2024 failure at 113,284 miles and the 2 January 2025 pass at 113,317 miles shows only 33 miles added, then just 1,319 miles across the full year into January 2026. Such low annual use over 26 years suggests long standing periods rather than daily driving, which often masks aged rubber components and corrosion behind a clean odometer. The repeated December 2024 and January 2026 failures with no defects listed point to administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical fault, yet a buyer should still confirm the vehicle was not failing on undocumented items such as structural integrity or exhaust emissions. Standing time raises risk of seized brake calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and perished suspension bushes despite the absence of advisories. Inspect underneath for corrosion to subframes and sills, check brake discs for rust binding, and verify suspension arms move freely. The clean recorded history gives no active warnings, but low mileage and test anomalies warrant a physical check before purchase.