Jaguar X Type MOT failures and reliability
In 2023 the Jaguar X Type took 30,310 MOT tests in Britain and passed 58% of them first time, below the national average of 71% for all cars. The figures below come from the DVSA's record of every test, so they show what testers actually found on these cars rather than what owners report.
- MOT tests in 2023
- 30,310
- First-time pass rate
- 58%
- All cars
- 71%
What the X Type fails on
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against the figure for all cars.
- Suspension19.9% (all cars 9.0%)
- Lights and electrics14.7% (all cars 11.3%)
- Brakes13.1% (all cars 6.8%)
- Tyres8.8% (all cars 6.4%)
- Exhaust and emissions8.6% (all cars 3.1%)
- Body and structure7.2% (all cars 3.5%)
- Visibility5.8% (all cars 4.8%)
- Seat belts and airbags4.1% (all cars 1.0%)
Most common failure items
Share of tests on which each item was recorded.
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 6.1%
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction 4.2%
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements 3.2%
- Position lamp: not working 3.1%
- Coil spring: fractured or broken 3.1%
- Prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3.0%
- Headlamp aim: too low 3.0%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively 2.9%
Most common advisories
- Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 18.9%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 17.2%
- Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive 14.4%
- Coil spring: corroded 13.9%
- Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material 10.0%
- Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened 8.6%
- Tyres, condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 8.5%
- Brake pads: wearing thin 7.2%
Pass rate by year of registration
Older cars fail more often whatever the model, so compare a car with others of the same age.
| First registered | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 691 | 59% |
| 2002 | 1,712 | 56% |
| 2003 | 2,568 | 59% |
| 2004 | 3,335 | 54% |
| 2005 | 3,582 | 54% |
| 2006 | 4,171 | 56% |
| 2007 | 4,199 | 56% |
| 2008 | 5,305 | 60% |
| 2009 | 4,543 | 62% |
Typical mileage by age
Average odometer reading at the MOT, by the car's age in years at the test.
| Age at test | Average mileage |
|---|---|
| 13 years | 96,046 miles |
| 14 years | 102,940 miles |
| 15 years | 112,724 miles |
| 16 years | 113,860 miles |
| 17 years | 112,896 miles |
| 18 years | 109,267 miles |
| 19 years | 101,973 miles |
| 20 years | 89,220 miles |
Check a particular X Type
Model figures tell you what to look out for. To see one car's own MOT history, mileage and tax, enter its registration.
Other Jaguar models
- Jaguar XF
- Jaguar F Pace
- Jaguar XE
- Jaguar E Pace
- Jaguar XJ
- Jaguar F Type
- Jaguar S Type
- Jaguar I Pace
- Jaguar XKR
- Jaguar XK
- Jaguar XK8
- Jaguar XJS
- Jaguar XJR
- Jaguar E Type
Source: Department for Transport, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023, cars and light vans, normal tests only. Pass rates are first-time passes; a pass after repair at the test station counts as a fail. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.