Jaguar X-Type MOT Results

Registered in 2005
52.9% pass rate
from 5,899 tests in 2021
(7.6% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar X-Type is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bar (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (21% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.10% fail on Mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Sub-frames (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Sub-frame (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (90% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Axles
      • 0.15% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.085% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.017% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension unit
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp levelling device (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.085% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies) (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.085% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.034% fail on All position lamps (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.034% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance (18% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake performance not tested (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
        • 0.085% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic systems (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.034% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.017% fail on Leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 10.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (30% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (77% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on NOx sensor
      • 4.4% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.53% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.068% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.051% fail on Sound deadening material (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.017% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (35% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (47% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (47% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.068% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.034% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
        • 0.017% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Doors
      • 0.46% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.068% fail on Other passenger's door (72% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Hose (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.034% fail on Panel
    • 0.085% fail on Seats
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.085% fail on Cabs
      • 0.085% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.068% fail on Floor (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar
      • 0.017% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.017% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.017% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (21% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (94% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Requirements
      • 0.017% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Airbags
      • 0.017% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Track rod end (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.51% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
      • 0.034% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.034% fail on Pump
      • 0.034% fail on Other components
    • 0.034% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.017% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.017% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.017% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.017% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Anchorages
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