2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Jaguar S-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

710 MOT tests in 2024. 59.0% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time59.0%
Failed or needed repairs41.0%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 710 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.9%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.8%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension36.2%
  2. Brakes27.0%
  3. Lights & electrics15.4%
  4. Steering11.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  6. Body & chassis6.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  8. Tyres6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Jaguar S-Type?

In 2024, 59.0% of 2001 Jaguar S-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 710 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Jaguar S-Type?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2001 Jaguar S-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).