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W556 JFS

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,654 mi
Last recorded107,654 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 JFS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 107,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 101,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all underside coated in wax oyl

engine and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2017 101,077 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inside

rear brake pads worn

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,963 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 96,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,642 miles

both front tyres inner edge have heavy wear

nsr osr wheels have slight side to side play

Fail 28 Mar 2013 94,642 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres inner edge have heavy wear

nsr osr wheels have slight side to side play

Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,228 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 93,227 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,800 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 90,799 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,052 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 84,698 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,334 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges .

slight freeplay on nearside rear top balljoint .

Pass 4 Apr 2007 77,489 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 77,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 72,654 miles

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

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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W556 JFS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W556 JFS, 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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W556 JFS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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