Jaguar S-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2007
68.2% pass rate
from 2,848 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar S-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 10.0% fail on Suspension (39% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (38% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage ball joints (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension rods (27 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Suspension rod
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.74% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.35% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.77% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.035% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.035% fail on Switch
    • 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.035% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.035% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.035% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.035% fail on Switch
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance (23% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance (49% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (46% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.63% fail on Brake discs and drums (50% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.035% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic parking brake (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.84% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.56% fail on Air and vacuum systems (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Servos (31 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (33 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Operation
    • 0.53% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Servos (26 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.035% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.32% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.035% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.035% fail on Additional braking device
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (23% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.035% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.035% fail on Requirements
    • 0.88% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Integral vehicle structure (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Chassis (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.035% fail on Tank
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.070% fail on Panel
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.035% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.49% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.070% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.070% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.11% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.070% fail on Sound deadening material (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Undertray
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (31% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.035% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.070% fail on Power steering
      • 0.035% fail on Operation
      • 0.035% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
    • 0.035% fail on Steering column
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates

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