2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Jaguar X-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

3,368 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,368 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    144 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    145 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.4%
  2. Lights & electrics20.6%
  3. Brakes18.3%
  4. Tyres9.9%
  5. Body & chassis8.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.1%

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 2007 Jaguar X-Type?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2007 Jaguar X-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,368 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Jaguar X-Type?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 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).