Jaguar S-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2004
63.6% pass rate
from 2,900 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar S-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension rods (27 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (60% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Sub-frame (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.69% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 12% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (31% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.034% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.069% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.76% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.034% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.93% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.069% fail on Cable
        • 0.034% fail on Lever
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic parking brake (51 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.034% fail on Servos
      • 0.034% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.034% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.17% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.17% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.069% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Individual direction indicators (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.034% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.034% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (40% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.034% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (67% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.069% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.034% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.034% fail on Undertray
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility (23% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.034% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.069% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.069% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (22% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.034% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
      • 0.069% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.034% fail on Operation
    • 0.034% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.034% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.034% fail on Steering play
      • 0.034% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Chassis
      • 0.62% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.59% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.034% fail on Joints
    • 0.069% fail on Fuel system (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Tank
      • 0.034% fail on Pipe
    • 0.069% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.069% fail on Body
      • 0.069% fail on Panel
    • 0.069% fail on Undertray
    • 0.034% fail on Cabs
      • 0.034% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Airbags
      • 0.069% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
    • 0.10% fail on Condition

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