2003 · 21 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2003 Jaguar X-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

2,041 MOT tests in 2024. 58.1% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time58.1%
Failed or needed repairs41.9%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,041 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.0%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.2%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.1%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  7. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.8%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low2.6%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes23.7%
  2. Suspension22.7%
  3. Lights & electrics18.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.5%
  5. Body & chassis8.1%
  6. Tyres7.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine28.7%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened18.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2003 Jaguar X-Type?

In 2024, 58.1% of 2003 Jaguar X-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,041 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Jaguar X-Type?

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

Is the 2003 Jaguar X-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).