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Jaguar S-Type reliability by build year

Coverage 1999-20072 named generationsSaloonPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Jaguar S-Type built around 2007: about average at the MOT

Jaguar S-Type models built around 2007 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

27% of MOT tests on Jaguar S-Type models built around 2007 ended in a fail (retests included), against 28% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Jaguar S-Type models built around 2007 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Jaguar S-Type's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your S-Type's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

S-Type Mk1

Mk1 (1999-2007)

Too close to call between ratings
PETROLDIESEL

26.8% fail rate, built around 2007 (18 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 1,979 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Jaguar S-Type.

See every build year for the Jaguar S-Type

By age

Jaguar S-Type fail rate by age

This chart combines every Jaguar S-Type ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
90528.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,97926.8%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,79628.4%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,61430.2%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,77528.1%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,39730.0%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
91931.1%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
74832.2%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
85127.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 24 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 18-year-old Jaguar S-Type models

These issues come from 18-year-old Jaguar S-Type models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    20.4%
    Advisory: 653Fail: 109 (14% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    16.7%
    Advisory: 479Fail: 30 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Minor

    Suspension ball joint dust cover badly deteriorated

    12.8%
    Advisory: 2Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    12.5%
    Advisory: 319Fail: 5 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    11.5%
    Advisory: 286Fail: 61 (18% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,979 MOT tests on 18-year-old Jaguar S-Type models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 18-year-old Jaguar S-Type models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension38%
  2. Suspension + Tyres31%
  3. Body & structure + Suspension30%
  4. Lighting + Suspension25%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,042 MOT tests on Jaguar S-Type cars built around 2007 (18 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Jaguar S-Type.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

7 recalls in all

6 of the 7 Jaguar S-Type recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 5 more

Top concerns

  • Diesel particulate filter excessive heat
  • Poor adhesion of space saver spare wheel speed restriction label
  • Possibile unintentional application of parking brake

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus IS

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    24.1%

    Lower fail rate: 24.1%, against 26.8% for the Jaguar S-Type, both built around 2007.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    2,214 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  2. 2

    Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.5%
    Dangerous
    7.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.9%

    Lower fail rate: 23.4%, against 26.8% for the Jaguar S-Type, both built around 2007.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,172 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  3. 3

    Chrysler 300

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27%

    No clear edge over the Jaguar S-Type on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,113 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

  4. 4

    BMW 3 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.2%
    Dangerous
    7.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.8%

    No clear edge over the Jaguar S-Type on these figures.

    15 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    25,001 MOT tests on cars built around 2007

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2007 (18 years old), the Jaguar S-Type across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,979 18-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Jaguar S-Type ever sold: 11,984 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2007 (18 years old): 1,979 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.