Jaguar S-Type
From 17,015 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer S-Types fare better: 2007 models pass at 74.5% vs 67.9% for 1999.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 2,368 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,368 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 948 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 902 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 807 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 666 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 595 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 314 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 294 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 285 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 279 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.1% of S-Type failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 12.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £116.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 74.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 72.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2005 | 69.6% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2004 | 69.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
5 earlier years
| 2003 | 70.8% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2002 | 68.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 2001 | 64.5% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2000 | 68.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated |
| 1999 | 67.9% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
Typical mileage
Half of all S-Types tested had between 68,637 and 107,254 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 84,957 median miles, the S-Type has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Jaguar models
| Jaguar Xf | 81.7% |
| Jaguar F-Pace | 88.9% |
| Jaguar Xe | 85.6% |
| Jaguar E-Pace | 89.9% |
| Jaguar Xj | 81.9% |
Common questions
What is the Jaguar S-Type MOT pass rate?
The Jaguar S-Type has a 70.6% MOT pass rate based on 17,015 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Jaguar S-Type?
The most common MOT failure on the Jaguar S-Type is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 2,368 failures. Other common issues include steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Jaguar S-Type at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Jaguar S-Type is 84,957 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 68,637 and 107,254 miles.
Buying a used S-Type?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 70.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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