Jaguar X-Type: what fails at MOT
32,000 MOT tests on the Jaguar X-Type in 2024, counted. 40.6% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
40.6% of Jaguar X-Type tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 41.5%, so the X-Type is about average for its age.
It fails most often on suspension (12.7% of tests), lights and electrics (9.2% of tests) and brakes (7.6% of tests). It fails on seat belts and airbags more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6,435 | 37.6% | 39.8% | 102,900 79,000 to 127,800 |
| 2008 | 6,994 | 38.6% | 41.5% | 110,800 86,900 to 135,300 |
| 2007 | 5,287 | 40.7% | 41.5% | 112,200 84,700 to 140,300 |
| 2006 | 4,840 | 42.1% | 42.4% | 107,600 81,100 to 137,100 |
| 2005 | 4,060 | 44.0% | 42.2% | 105,800 78,800 to 135,900 |
| 2004 | 3,735 | 44.1% | 42.3% | 96,200 72,000 to 122,400 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Jaguar X-Type tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | X-Type | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 12.7% | 11.3% | |
| Lights and electrics | 9.2% | 13.7% | Less than most |
| Brakes | 7.6% | 8.1% | |
| Tyres | 5.5% | 4.8% | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.0% | 4.3% | |
| Body and structure | 4.5% | 5.3% | |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 3.4% | 4.7% | Less than most |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.4% | 1.5% | More than most |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre4.7%
- Corrosion near suspension mountings4.1%
- Headlamp aim3.1%
- Side light2.4%
- Suspension pins and bushes2.3%
- Engine warning light2.2%
- Headlamp2.2%
- Coil spring2.0%
- Brake test1.9%
- Corrosion near mountings1.8%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Corrosion near suspension mountings: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.8%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
- Side light: not working2.2%
- Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
- Brake test: efficiency below requirements1.7%
- Headlamp aim: too low1.7%
- Corrosion near mountings: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.7%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge11.8%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened10.6%
- Coil spring: corroded8.9%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive8.3%
- Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened7.1%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing5.4%
- Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened5.3%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement5.0%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Are any warning lights on, such as the airbag light?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
Check a Jaguar X-Type's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.