Jaguar S-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2006
65.3% pass rate
from 2,666 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar S-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (29% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (61% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension rods (24 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (50 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Suspension rod
    • 1.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.64% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.075% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.075% fail on Shock absorbers (92% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (38% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.71% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Horn (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.075% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.64% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
        • 0.038% fail on Pivot
    • 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.71% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.60% fail on Electronic parking brake (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Air and vacuum systems (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Servos (22 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.45% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Servos (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.075% fail on Valves
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.038% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.038% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.038% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.038% fail on View to rear
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.79% fail on Chassis (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.038% fail on Pipe
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.075% fail on Panel
      • 0.038% fail on Body condition
      • 0.038% fail on Other body component
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.038% fail on Floor
    • 0.038% fail on Undertray
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (66% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Catalyst emissions (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.038% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.038% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.71% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.038% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.038% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.038% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.038% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.038% fail on Undertray
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
      • 0.038% fail on Rams
    • 0.038% fail on Steering play
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
  • 0.41% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plates

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