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X168 EBM

2000 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,827 mi
Last recorded48,827 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX168 EBM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 48,827 miles

All 4 tyres heavily perished advise replacement

Movement in upper steering column bush

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2024 48,811 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Both headlamp patterns poor

Brake warning light not working

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Movement in upper steering column bush

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2024 48,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres perished

Both headlamp patterns poor

Brake warning light not working

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Movement in upper steering column bush

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 48,378 miles

engine damp

Fail 11 Aug 2022 48,378 miles

Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine damp

Fail 22 Jun 2022 48,355 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear inner ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear inner ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bottom suspension bush has slight play

Pass 7 May 2019 47,683 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre low on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. 225/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 46,438 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. 225/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,154 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 46,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,482 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,179 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,439 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,336 miles

os rear door cannot be opened from inside or outside of vehicle.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 23,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,738 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

very minor fluid seepage from offside steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,906 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,247 miles

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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X168 EBM is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X168 EBM, 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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What year was X168 EBM registered?

X168 EBM is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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