2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Jaguar X-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

2,610 MOT tests in 2024. 56.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.2%
Failed or needed repairs43.8%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,610 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low3.6%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.3%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    110 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    102 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension32.9%
  2. Lights & electrics23.8%
  3. Brakes21.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.2%
  5. Body & chassis10.5%
  6. Tyres10.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.7%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2005 Jaguar X-Type?

In 2024, 56.2% of 2005 Jaguar X-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,610 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Jaguar X-Type?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Jaguar X-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).