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V118 ESX

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,155 mi
Last recorded64,155 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 ESX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear bush retaining bolt snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both exhaust brackets insecure but exhaust still supported

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been under sealed (2.4.G.1)

under floor corroded and has been undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wire fouling wheel (1.9.2a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has been under sealed (2.4.G.1)

under floor corroded and has been undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside sill under vehicle slightly soft

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside sill under vehicle slightly soft

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

anti freeze leaking at offside front footwell

Fail 18 Jan 2012 50,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

anti freeze leaking at offside front footwell

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,305 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 47,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 43,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 35,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 35,423 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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V118 ESX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,695 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V118 ESX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V118 ESX is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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