2001 Jaguar X-Type — MOT failures & pass rate
4,636 MOT tests on the 2001 Jaguar X-Type are in this dataset, and 70.6% of them passed. That is 5.3 percentage points worse than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 24.1%. Failures cluster in brakes, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (13.8%) and suspension (13.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, prescribed areas and rigid brake pipes — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 419 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 36.5% once past 150k — 2.6× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 36.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 13.8% | 639 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.8% | 639 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 10.1% | 468 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 8.3% | 385 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.0% | 322 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.4% | 251 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 419 |
| 2 | Prescribed areas | 309 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 284 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 250 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 240 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 239 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 36.8% | 1,705 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.8% | 1,475 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.5% | 1,182 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 13.9% | 643 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.5% | 534 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.2% | 426 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 207 | 14.0% |
| 30-60k | 968 | 25.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,493 | 29.6% |
| 90-120k | 1,185 | 31.2% |
| 120-150k | 606 | 36.0% |
| 150k+ | 156 | 36.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,413 | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 1,082 | 28.8% |
| 2023 | 862 | 28.6% |
| 2024 | 716 | 28.2% |
| 2025 | 563 | 29.5% |
What to check before buying a 2001 X-Type
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 13.8% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (13.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (13.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (10.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2001 Jaguar X-Types pass their MOT?
70.6% of the 4,636 2001 Jaguar X-Type MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Jaguar X-Type?
Brakes, recorded in 13.8% of tests, followed by suspension (13.8%).
Does the 2001 X-Type get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.0% in the 0-30k band to 36.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,636 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.