At a Glance
The Jaguar S-type has 25 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the X200 (1999-2007) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 725K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Jaguar S-type common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Jaguar S-type generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Jaguar S-type MOT Failures
Every reason Jaguar S-type vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 10.77% |
| 2 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 8.10% |
| 3 | Tyre condition | 7.26% |
| 4 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 6.06% |
| 5 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 5.94% |
| 6 | Brake performance below minimum | 5.74% |
| 7 | Brake pads or linings worn | 5.01% |
| 8 | Track rod end worn | 3.93% |
| 9 | Number plate lamp not working | 3.52% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 2.84% |
| 11 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.82% |
| 12 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.52% |
| 13 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 2.49% |
| 14 | Stop lamp not working | 2.48% |
| 15 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.01% |
| 16 | Exhaust system fault | 1.59% |
| 17 | Ball joint dust cover split | 1.58% |
| 18 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.58% |
| 19 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.57% |
| 20 | Position lamp not working | 1.24% |
| 21 | Rear lamp not working | 1.18% |
| 22 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.18% |
| 23 | Headlamp fault | 1.16% |
| 24 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.10% |
| 25 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.09% |
| 26 | ABS fault | 0.92% |
| 27 | Fog lamp not working | 0.86% |
| 28 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.75% |
| 29 | Chassis condition | 0.67% |
| 30 | Airbag warning light on | 0.65% |
| 31 | Horn not working | 0.64% |
| 32 | Front suspension fault | 0.62% |
| 33 | Indicator fault | 0.61% |
| 34 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.55% |
| 35 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.55% |
| 36 | Steering rack fault | 0.54% |
| 37 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.54% |
| 38 | Seat belt condition | 0.52% |
| 39 | Parking brake condition | 0.50% |
| 40 | Rear suspension fault | 0.39% |
| 41 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.37% |
| 42 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.37% |
| 43 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.36% |
| 44 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.30% |
| 45 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.28% |
| 46 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.28% |
| 47 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.25% |
| 48 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.23% |
| 49 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.22% |
| 50 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.21% |
| 51 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.20% |
| 52 | Brake pedal fault | 0.19% |
| 53 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.18% |
| 54 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.16% |
| 55 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.16% |
| 56 | Brake caliper fault | 0.14% |
| 57 | Brake fluid leak | 0.10% |
| 58 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.09% |
| 59 | Steering column fault | 0.09% |
| 60 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.09% |
| 61 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.08% |
| 62 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.07% |
| 63 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.07% |
| 64 | Power steering pump fault | 0.06% |
| 65 | Brake lever fault | 0.06% |
| 66 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.06% |
| 67 | Engine oil leak | 0.06% |
| 68 | Drag link end worn | 0.06% |
| 69 | Steering arm worn | 0.05% |
| 70 | Driveshaft fault | 0.05% |
| 71 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 72 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.05% |
| 73 | Driver airbag fault | 0.05% |
| 74 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.05% |
| 75 | Steering free play excessive | 0.04% |
| 76 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.04% |
| 77 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.04% |
| 78 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 79 | Power steering ram fault | 0.03% |
| 80 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.03% |
| 81 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 82 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.03% |
| 83 | Steering operation fault | 0.03% |
| 84 | Steering lock fault | 0.02% |
| 85 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 86 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 87 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 88 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 89 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 90 | Electrical switch fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.02% |
| 92 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.02% |
| 94 | Driver seat fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.01% |
| 96 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.01% |
| 97 | Transmission oil leak | 0.01% |
| 98 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 99 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.01% |
| 100 | Electronic parking brake fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 102 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 103 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 104 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | <0.01% |
| 105 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 106 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 107 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 108 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 109 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 110 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 114 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 119 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 120 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 121 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 125 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 127 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 128 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 129 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 130 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 134 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 135 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 137 | Propshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 139 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 140 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 141 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 142 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 143 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 144 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 148 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 149 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 152 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 154 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 155 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 156 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 157 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 160 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 163 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 166 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 172 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 173 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 174 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 175 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 177 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 178 | Air suspension levelling valve fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 180 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 181 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 182 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 182 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Jaguar S-type MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Jaguar S-type, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Jaguar S-type problems?
Based on analysis of 725K Jaguar S-type MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 25 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Suspension pins, bushes or ball joints worn". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Jaguar S-type generation has the most problems?
The Jaguar S-type X200 (1999-2007) (1999–2007) has the highest number of identified common problems (29). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
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Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Jaguar S-type owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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