2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Jaguar S-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

1,878 MOT tests in 2024. 63.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time63.3%
Failed or needed repairs36.7%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,878 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    72 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    65 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low2.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.5%
  2. Lights & electrics19.2%
  3. Brakes17.3%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Steering5.4%
  7. Body & chassis4.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%

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: 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 2007 Jaguar S-Type?

In 2024, 63.3% of 2007 Jaguar S-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,878 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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 dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Jaguar S-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).