2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Jaguar X-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

3,108 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,108 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    138 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.7%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low2.5%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension34.1%
  2. Lights & electrics20.2%
  3. Brakes20.0%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Body & chassis9.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2006 Jaguar X-Type?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2006 Jaguar X-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,108 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Jaguar X-Type?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Jaguar X-Type reliable at MOT time?

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