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Jaguar X-Type reliability

C · Average

MOT pass rates and common problems from 346,667 MOT tests of cars first registered 2001–2010.

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56.7%pass first time
+1.4 ptsvs typical car
Beats 56%of cars
346,667MOT tests

Verdict

The Jaguar X-Type passes its MOT first time on 56.7% of tests, 1.4 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (55.3%). That puts it ahead of 56% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2009 X-Type does best (beats 72% of cars) and the 2002 worst (beats 39%).

Of its engines, the 2.2 Diesel does best (beats 65%) and the 2.1 Petrol worst (beats 47%).

Better than average on lights & electrics, steering.

Watch these weak spots

Emissions & leaks1.4×as often as a typical car
Seat belts & airbags1.7×as often as a typical car
Component mounting prescribed areas3.5×as often as a typical car
Prescribed areas4.6×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%55%60%65%70%75%9101112131415161718192070%64%57%54%54%56%
Jaguar X-TypeTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2001
Beats 43%
2002
Beats 39%
2003
Beats 49%
2004
Beats 44%
2005
Beats 50%
2006
Beats 55%
2007
Beats 61%
2008
Beats 68%
2009
Beats 72%
2010
Beats 88%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2003–2009111,74653.4%Beats 49%C
2.2 Diesel2005–2010102,64060.9%Beats 65%B
2.5 Petrol2001–200755,75557.3%Beats 55%C
2.1 Petrol2002–200546,70954.3%Beats 47%C
3.0 Petrol2001–200720,06357.8%Beats 58%C
2.1 Diesel2005–20079,75454.5%Beats 53%C

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 9.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 6.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 19.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 17.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 15.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 21.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 9.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 8.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 14.2% of tests fail on brakes, against 13.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 15.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 21.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+6.6 ptsTyres: 9.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 8.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.4 ptsBrakes: 14.2% of tests fail on brakes, against 13.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−0.9 ptsSuspension: 19.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 17.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−2.2 ptsExhaust: 9.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 6.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−2.4 ptsSuspension: 19.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 17.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 14.2% of tests fail on brakes, against 13.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 9.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 8.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 15.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 21.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 9.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 6.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 15.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 21.9% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+6.6 ptsTyres: 9.4% of tests fail on tyres, against 8.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.4 ptsBrakes: 14.2% of tests fail on brakes, against 13.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−0.9 ptsSuspension: 19.8% of tests fail on suspension, against 17.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−2.2 ptsExhaust: 9.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 6.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust−2.4 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Exhaust: 9.0% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 6.6% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Suspension
19.8% vs 17.5%
Lights & electrics
15.3% vs 21.9%
Brakes
14.2% vs 13.3%
Tyres
9.4% vs 8.0%
Emissions & leaks
9.0% vs 6.6%
Body & structure
6.5% vs 7.7%
Visibility
6.1% vs 7.5%
Seat belts & airbags
4.4% vs 2.6%
Steering
1.4% vs 3.8%
Wheels
0.9% vs 0.5%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Tyre damage & cracking 1.5× typical
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Engine warning light 1.7× typical
    The engine warning light should come on with the ignition and go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, get the fault codes read before you buy.
  • Wheel bearings 2.0× typical
    Listen for a hum or drone that rises with speed.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.
  • Handbrake performance
    Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope.
  • Headlight bulbs & units
    Check dipped and main beam on both sides.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

40%50%60%70%80%90%10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k84%77%69%62%57%52%50%48%
Jaguar X-TypeTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking5.9%3.9%1.5×
Component mounting prescribed areas5.7%1.6%3.5×
Headlight aim4.8%5.8%0.8×
Engine warning light3.7%2.2%1.7×
Handbrake performance3.7%3.1%1.2×
Headlight bulbs & units3.6%4.1%0.9×
Sidelights3.3%5.7%0.6×
Prescribed areas3.1%0.7%4.6×
Tyre tread depth2.9%3.6%0.8×
Coil springs2.9%3.7%0.8×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn61.6
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired57.2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements48.1
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction43.9
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement32.7
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired31.2
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED30.8
A tyre seriously damaged30.6
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2010 Jaguar X-Type1 engine71.9% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.2 Diesel1,11771.9%Beats 88%A
2009 Jaguar X-Type2 engines65.2% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.2 Diesel27,59067.4%Beats 79%B
2.0 Diesel12,74160.6%Beats 58%C
2008 Jaguar X-Type2 engines62.0% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.2 Diesel32,58963.5%Beats 72%B
2.0 Diesel15,81759.0%Beats 60%B
2007 Jaguar X-Type5 engines58.8% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.2 Diesel18,65757.6%Beats 60%C
2.0 Diesel13,13157.5%Beats 59%C
2.5 Petrol6,19966.3%Beats 75%B
2.1 Diesel5,01655.1%Beats 51%C
3.0 Petrol1,43467.5%Beats 79%B
2006 Jaguar X-Type5 engines55.6% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.2 Diesel17,72152.6%Beats 47%C
2.0 Diesel16,23954.2%Beats 52%C
2.5 Petrol8,45061.9%Beats 64%B
2.1 Diesel3,62655.0%Beats 58%C
3.0 Petrol2,33265.7%Beats 78%B
2005 Jaguar X-Type6 engines53.3% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel25,46850.9%Beats 46%C
2.5 Petrol7,77558.4%Beats 59%C
2.2 Diesel4,96648.4%Beats 37%D
2.1 Petrol4,61160.2%Beats 64%B
3.0 Petrol3,44458.1%Beats 58%C
2.1 Diesel1,11249.9%Beats 42%C
2004 Jaguar X-Type4 engines51.2% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel24,30246.9%Beats 37%D
2.5 Petrol10,06555.4%Beats 52%C
2.1 Petrol8,63755.7%Beats 51%C
3.0 Petrol3,98557.2%Beats 59%C
2003 Jaguar X-Type4 engines54.0% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.1 Petrol19,42454.3%Beats 48%C
2.5 Petrol8,68656.3%Beats 56%C
2.0 Diesel4,04848.2%Beats 42%C
3.0 Petrol2,95353.7%Beats 49%C
2002 Jaguar X-Type3 engines51.7% passD
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.1 Petrol14,03751.5%Beats 38%D
2.5 Petrol8,12851.0%Beats 37%D
3.0 Petrol2,99054.3%Beats 49%C
2001 Jaguar X-Type2 engines53.7% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.5 Petrol6,45253.2%Beats 41%C
3.0 Petrol2,92554.7%Beats 46%C

FAQ

What is the Jaguar X-Type MOT pass rate?

56.7% of MOT tests on the Jaguar X-Type were passed first time, based on 346,667 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2001–2010. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 55.3% of the time.

Is the Jaguar X-Type reliable?

On MOT results it rates C (average): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 56% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Jaguar X-Type year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2009 X-Type does best for its age and mileage: it beats 72% of cars on UK roads. The 2002 does worst: it beats 39%.

Which Jaguar X-Type engine is best?

Across all years, the 2.2 Diesel does best: it beats 65% of cars on UK roads. The 2.1 Petrol does worst: it beats 47%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Jaguar X-Type?

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, component mounting prescribed areas, headlight aim. Compared with similar cars, component mounting prescribed areas comes up 3.5× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.