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Jaguar S-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2003
60.1% pass rate
from 2,375 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar S-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints (46% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension rods (30 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (50% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (49% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (50% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance (64% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.084% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.93% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.084% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.084% fail on Cable
    • 0.84% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.84% fail on Electronic parking brake (74 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Flexible brake hoses (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.042% fail on Servos
      • 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.042% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.042% fail on Servos
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (74% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.042% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.042% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 9.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.55% fail on Emissions not tested (49% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.042% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.042% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.55% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.042% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.042% fail on Undertray
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.042% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.042% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.042% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
      • 0.042% fail on Rams
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (60% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Chassis
      • 0.67% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.042% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (96% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Fuel system (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Tank
      • 0.042% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.084% fail on Body
      • 0.042% fail on Panel
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
    • 0.042% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.042% fail on Undertray
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.042% fail on Airbags
      • 0.042% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
    • 0.042% fail on Condition

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