Jaguar X-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2006
55.9% pass rate
from 6,359 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar X-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (47% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (35% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Suspension arm (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.2% fail on Springs
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.063% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Suspension rods (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.079% fail on Axles (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Axle
  • 14% fail on Brakes (10% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance (26% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (26% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.094% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.047% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance (49% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested (72% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.016% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
    • 1.3% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (40% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.047% fail on Electronic stability control (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Flexible brake hoses (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.079% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.063% fail on Leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
    • 0.016% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp (20% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp levelling device (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators (26% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type (26% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters (45% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Battery(ies) (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.047% fail on Other emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.063% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition (29% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (48% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.047% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.13% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Sound deadening material (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Undertray
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.063% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.047% fail on Joints
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.031% fail on Belts (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (36% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.063% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.094% fail on Tank
      • 0.047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Hose
      • 0.016% fail on System
    • 0.094% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.094% fail on Seats
      • 0.094% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.063% fail on Floor (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Cabs
      • 0.063% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.047% fail on Body (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
      • 0.016% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
    • 0.047% fail on Undertray
    • 0.031% fail on Towbar
      • 0.031% fail on Other towbar components
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.094% fail on View to rear
      • 0.094% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.031% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (95% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Requirements
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Steering linkage components (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Track rod end (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.079% fail on Other components
      • 0.063% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.016% fail on Rams
    • 0.031% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.031% fail on Steering column
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Road Wheels (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates (51% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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