2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Jaguar S-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

1,645 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,645 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.7%
  2. Lights & electrics19.4%
  3. Brakes19.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  5. Steering7.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  7. Tyres6.2%
  8. Body & chassis4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it 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 2004 Jaguar S-Type?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2004 Jaguar S-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,645 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Jaguar S-Type?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Jaguar S-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).