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FAB 20S

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,113 mi
Last recorded47,113 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 20S
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 47,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 42,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 42,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,034 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,184 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,903 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack around pinion area (2.3.3b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 38,902 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack around pinion area (2.3.3b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,629 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 37,629 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack, fluid weeping around pinion area (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner faces (3.5.1i)

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 13 Aug 2014 363,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 36,749 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,595 miles

advise aircondtion pump leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,691 miles

front pads getting low

slight power steering leak

slight wear in rear antiroll bar links

slight wear in steering rack ends

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,652 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight leak on air conditioning compressor

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,625 miles

slight wear in rear antiroll bar links

Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear in rear antiroll bar links

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,076 miles

slight wear in rear antiroll bar links

wear in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,033 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,669 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 28,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,147 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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FAB 20S is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FAB 20S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FAB 20S?

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What year was FAB 20S registered?

FAB 20S is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is FAB 20S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAB 20S shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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