Jaguar S-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2005
61.3% pass rate
from 2,699 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar S-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joints (50% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension rods (24 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.96% fail on Springs (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.82% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.59% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.037% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (27% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.074% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (81% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic parking brake (24 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.15% fail on Servos (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Air and vacuum systems (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (34% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.19% fail on Dipswitch (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (61% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators (50% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.52% fail on Horn
      • 0.037% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.41% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.037% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.037% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (26% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.037% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.037% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
      • 0.037% fail on Requirements
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.074% fail on Airbags
      • 0.074% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.074% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.074% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.037% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other components
        • 0.037% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.44% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Other components
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Chassis
      • 0.59% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust system (83% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
        • 0.037% fail on Catch
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.037% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.074% fail on Floor
    • 0.074% fail on Seats
      • 0.074% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.074% fail on Undertray
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
  • 0.037% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.037% fail on Doors
      • 0.037% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.037% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.037% fail on Anchorages

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