2000 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · X493 FOT
2000 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 123,448 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X493 FOT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2019
- 123,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X493 FOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Jaguar S-Type (X493 FOT) between March 2006 and September 2019.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”.
X493 FOT Mileage History
- 07/03/200679,498 mi
- 02/03/200784,687 mi+5,189 mi
- 02/03/200784,687 mi
- 11/03/200889,178 mi+4,491 mi
- 16/03/200994,412 mi+5,234 mi
- 22/03/2010101,204 mi+6,792 mi
- 21/03/2011107,014 mi+5,810 mi
- 23/03/2011107,023 mi+9 mi
- 08/05/2012109,038 mi+2,015 mi
- 11/05/2012109,038 mi
- 02/07/2013113,590 mi+4,552 mi
- 28/05/2014120,841 mi+7,251 mi
- 04/08/2014120,866 mi+25 mi
- 06/08/2014120,870 mi+4 mi
- 29/07/2015122,331 mi+1,461 mi
- 14/07/2016122,863 mi+532 mi
- 14/07/2016122,835 mi-28 mi
- 08/11/2017123,422 mi+587 mi
- 09/11/2017123,425 mi+3 mi
- 30/08/2019123,445 mi+20 mi
- 09/09/2019123,448 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,253 miles per year across 21 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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