Jaguar X-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2007
58.2% pass rate
from 5,998 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar X-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Springs (35% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs (36% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring (37% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Mounting
      • 0.083% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Axles
      • 0.10% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 13% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.083% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.53% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.65% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.033% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Lever (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp levelling device (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.033% fail on Switch
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (16% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission (27% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts (24% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (24% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.083% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.97% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.083% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.083% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.067% fail on Tank
      • 0.067% fail on Pipe
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.033% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.050% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.050% fail on Undertray
    • 0.033% fail on Cabs
      • 0.033% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Floor
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.050% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
      • 0.033% fail on Pre-tensioners (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
    • 0.35% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Airbags
      • 0.050% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.017% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.10% fail on Power steering
      • 0.050% fail on Operation
      • 0.017% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.017% fail on Pump
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.017% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.98% fail on Road Wheels (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Attachment (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.017% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.017% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.017% fail on Doors
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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