Jaguar S-type vs Jaguar Xj12 5.3: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar S-type
75%
MOT pass rate · 61,983 vehicles
Jaguar Xj12 5.3
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj12 5.3 (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar S-type | Jaguar Xj12 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 114,746 mi | 35,294 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 61,983 | 1 |
Most common faults
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)
Jaguar Xj12 5.3
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak
- both front inertia reel belts do not lock
- o/s/r tyre worn on edge
- slight fluid leak from steering rack
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar S-type (75%) and Jaguar Xj12 5.3 (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.