2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Jaguar X-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

574 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 574 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.4%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.4%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.5%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low3.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    23 marked dangerous
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes30.8%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Lights & electrics17.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.4%
  5. Tyres8.4%
  6. Body & chassis7.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Jaguar X-Type?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2001 Jaguar X-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 574 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Jaguar X-Type?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Jaguar X-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).