2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Jaguar S-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

1,474 MOT tests in 2024. 60.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time60.9%
Failed or needed repairs39.1%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,474 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  7. Suspension rods - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low2.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.4%
  2. Brakes21.8%
  3. Lights & electrics20.0%
  4. Steering9.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Tyres7.1%
  8. Body & chassis4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.0%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2005 Jaguar S-Type?

In 2024, 60.9% of 2005 Jaguar S-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,474 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Jaguar S-Type?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; 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 2005 Jaguar S-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).