2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · X454 KUS
2000 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 139,552 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X454 KUS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2016
- 139,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X454 KUS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Jaguar S-Type (X454 KUS) between September 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under floor (5.2.6)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at front o/s (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
X454 KUS Mileage History
- 08/09/200646,297 mi
- 03/11/200765,412 mi+19,115 mi
- 05/11/200765,462 mi+50 mi
- 17/10/200877,499 mi+12,037 mi
- 24/10/200877,500 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/200982,757 mi+5,257 mi
- 22/07/201091,738 mi+8,981 mi
- 04/08/201091,740 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/20110 mi-91,740 mi
- 09/12/2011100,102 mi+100,102 mi
- 09/12/2011100,102 mi
- 20/11/20120 mi-100,102 mi
- 06/12/2012103,385 mi+103,385 mi
- 07/12/2012103,385 mi
- 07/12/20130 mi-103,385 mi
- 13/10/2016139,471 mi+139,471 mi
- 29/11/2016139,552 mi+81 mi
Average of roughly 9,120 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint PlayModerate
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic CoversSerious
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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