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H14 BCS

2000 Jaguar S-type

Beige Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,725 mi
Last recorded158,725 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 BCS
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 158,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 158,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 144,689 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2013 144,689 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2012 131,104 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has been run under inflated and marked side walls

Fail 7 Dec 2012 130,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has been run under inflated and marked side walls

Pass 20 Jan 2012 118,151 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 118,121 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 106,400 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

Fail 2 Dec 2010 106,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brakes binding

Fail 30 Dec 2009 96,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 96,786 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 87,047 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 79,531 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 70,886 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 59,748 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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H14 BCS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Beige with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H14 BCS, 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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H14 BCS is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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