Jaguar X-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2004
51.2% pass rate
from 5,696 tests in 2021
(9.5% worse than other 2004 cars)
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar X-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Suspension arms (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 4.8% fail on Springs
      • 4.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.26% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.32% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 17% fail on Brakes (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance (29% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.053% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance (49% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
        • 0.053% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.68% fail on Flexible brake hoses (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.30% fail on Brake fluid (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp aim (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp levelling device (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (39% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.63% fail on Side repeaters (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.018% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.018% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 0.035% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.035% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (27% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.035% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.018% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.018% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.77% fail on Fluid leaks (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.070% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.070% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.070% fail on Joints
      • 0.018% fail on Belts
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Doors (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Other passenger's door (66% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition (65% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.053% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
      • 0.018% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
      • 0.018% fail on Body condition
    • 0.14% fail on Floor (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.035% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.070% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.035% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.018% fail on Load security
      • 0.018% fail on Access panel
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (29% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.018% fail on Window
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.035% fail on Indirect vision devices (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Airbags
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.1% fail on Steering (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end (25% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
        • 0.018% fail on Steering component
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
      • 0.018% fail on Pump
    • 0.035% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.035% fail on Steering column
    • 0.035% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Hubs
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.018% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.018% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.018% fail on Steps
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