Jaguar S-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2002
60.6% pass rate
from 1,862 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar S-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Springs
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.16% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension rods (22 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.054% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 4.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Electronic stability control (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.97% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance (55% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (51% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
    • 0.48% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic parking brake (84 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.054% fail on Servos
      • 0.054% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.054% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.054% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.054% fail on Other braking system component
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (41% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (41% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.054% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.054% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.054% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.054% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested (70% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.054% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.054% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.054% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.054% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.054% fail on Undertray
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.054% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.054% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 4.1% fail on Steering linkage components (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.054% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.054% fail on Steering column
    • 0.054% fail on Steering play
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (89% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (84% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.86% fail on Chassis
      • 0.86% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Floor (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Cabs
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.054% fail on Body condition
      • 0.054% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.054% fail on Transmission
      • 0.054% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.054% fail on Joints
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
      • 0.054% fail on Requirements
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.054% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.054% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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