JAGUAR S-TYPE MOT pass rate
67.9% of 18,830 JAGUAR S-TYPE MOT tests pass.
The S-TYPE passes 67.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all JAGUAR models (85.1%).
The JAGUAR S-TYPE passes 67.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 67.9% | 18,829 | 93,934 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the JAGUAR S-TYPE
The most common reason the JAGUAR S-TYPE fails its MOT is suspension — present in 93.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 93.0% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 46.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45.2% | Not working |
| Steering | 24.2% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 17.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.5% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.2% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fixing missing |
Related JAGUAR models
- JAGUAR XF — 81.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR F-PACE — 90.5% pass rate
- JAGUAR XE — 87.1% pass rate
- JAGUAR E-PACE — 91.9% pass rate
- JAGUAR XJ — 82.3% pass rate
- JAGUAR X-TYPE — 64.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the JAGUAR S-TYPE?
- 67.9% of JAGUAR S-TYPE MOT tests pass, based on 18,830 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the JAGUAR S-TYPE?
- The most common reason the JAGUAR S-TYPE fails its MOT is suspension — present in 93.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
- Does this show the JAGUAR S-TYPE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the JAGUAR service history guide for how to check and keep one.