Jaguar S-Type 2000: MOT failure rate for its age
40.1% of 3,783 MOT tests of the Jaguar S-Type first registered in 2000 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 101.6 (95% CI 96.5–106.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2000 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 40.1 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 3783 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 96.5–106.7) | 101.6 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 3783 |
| Rank among this model's 9 build years | 5 | of 9 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 3783 |
| Tested in 2024 | 670 | tests | median 84,368 miles | 2024 | 670 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2000 Jaguar S-Type fail at each age?
Cars built in 2000 were tested at ages 20 to 22 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1,512 | 41.1 | 38.7–43.6 | 39.7 | 103.5 |
| 21 | 1,244 | 39.6 | 36.9–42.4 | 40.3 | 98.4 |
| 22 | 1,027 | 39.3 | 36.4–42.4 | 38.2 | 102.9 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,783 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2000 Jaguar S-Type?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2000 is suspension: 80.3 items per 100 first tests, against 56.2 across all build years of the Jaguar S-Type. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2000 were tested at ages 20 to 22.
| Failure group | Built 2000, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 80.3 | 56.2 | 4,275 |
| Brakes | 28.6 | 23 | 1,522 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24 | 23.2 | 1,278 |
| Steering | 18.7 | 13.3 | 998 |
| Visibility | 9.8 | 10.3 | 523 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,325 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2000 compare with the years around it?
Among the 9 published build years of the Jaguar S-Type, 2000 ranks 5 (1 = fails least for its age). 1999: index 102.5. 2001: index 107.0.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 102.5 | 95.1–110.0 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,764 |
| 2000 | 101.6 | 96.5–106.7 | no different (rough estimate) | 3,783 |
| 2001 | 107.0 | 102.3–111.7 | worse | 4,777 |
| 2002 | 105.3 | 101.7–108.9 | worse | 7,956 |
| 2003 | 100.9 | 97.7–104.1 | no different | 9,913 |
| 2004 | 98.9 | 96.1–101.8 | no different | 12,270 |
| 2005 | 104.1 | 101.0–107.1 | worse | 11,343 |
| 2006 | 98.4 | 95.4–101.4 | no different | 11,481 |
| 2007 | 99.1 | 96.1–102.1 | no different | 12,566 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 75,853 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Jaguar S-Type 2000 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/jaguar-s-type/2000/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Jaguar S-Type 1999 · Jaguar S-Type 2001 · Jaguar S-Type 2002 · Jaguar S-Type 2003 · Jaguar S-Type 2004 · Jaguar S-Type 2005 · Jaguar S-Type 2006 · Jaguar S-Type 2007 · Jaguar S-Type by postcode area · Jaguar S-Type body, chassis and structure failures · Jaguar S-Type brakes failures · Jaguar S-Type vehicle identification failures · Jaguar S-Type lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Jaguar S-Type noise, emissions and leaks failures · Jaguar S-Type road wheels failures · Jaguar S-Type seat belts and airbags failures · Jaguar S-Type steering failures · Jaguar S-Type suspension failures · Jaguar S-Type tyres failures · Jaguar S-Type visibility failures