Jaguar Mk x vs Jaguar S-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Mk x
84%
MOT pass rate · 132 vehicles
More reliable
Jaguar S-type
75%
MOT pass rate · 61,983 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Mk x is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar Mk x | Jaguar S-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 56,309 mi | 114,746 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 132 | 61,983 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Mk x
- Oil leak
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Jaguar S-type
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Jaguar Mk x is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Jaguar Mk x report Full Jaguar S-type report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.