Jaguar X-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2003
54.8% pass rate
from 4,114 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar X-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Suspension arms (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.073% fail on Mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (24% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Suspension rods (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Axles
      • 0.073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.073% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance (66% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.22% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
        • 0.049% fail on Pivot (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Linkage
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.53% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp levelling device (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Dipswitch
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Individual direction indicators (41% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (64% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn (66% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.68% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.073% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Engine oil leaks (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (14% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.97% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Joints (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.049% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.097% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.17% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.073% fail on Other body component
      • 0.049% fail on Panel
      • 0.024% fail on Body condition
    • 0.073% fail on Fuel system (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Pipe
    • 0.073% fail on Cabs
      • 0.049% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Cab condition
    • 0.024% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.024% fail on Floor
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on View to rear (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Mirrors (81% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
    • 0.17% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (62% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.097% fail on Operation
      • 0.024% fail on Pump
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Steering play
      • 0.049% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.049% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates (49% better than other 2003 cars)
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