2006 Jaguar X-Type — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 27,520 MOT tests, the 2006 Jaguar X-Type recorded a 70.4% pass rate. Executive cars of a similar age fail 23.6% of the time, so this is 6.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 16.8% of all tests — 4.8 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, rigid brake pipes and headlamp aim — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 2,440 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 36.2% once past 150k — 3.0× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 6.0pp more often than petrol ones (31.2% vs 25.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 39.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 29.7% in 2021 to 28.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.8% | 4,629 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 3,295 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.8% | 2,967 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.2% | 1,972 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.2% | 1,703 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.1% | 1,678 |
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 | 2,440 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,459 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,456 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 1,310 |
| 5 | Prescribed areas | 1,051 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 987 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 39.5% | 10,866 |
| 2 | Brakes | 36.9% | 10,145 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.7% | 7,613 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 17.2% | 4,719 |
| 5 | Other defects | 14.4% | 3,960 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.4% | 3,419 |
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 | 279 | 12.2% |
| 30-60k | 2,106 | 19.2% |
| 60-90k | 5,485 | 23.5% |
| 90-120k | 7,986 | 30.1% |
| 120-150k | 6,611 | 33.1% |
| 150k+ | 5,046 | 36.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 20,403 | 31.2% |
| Petrol | 7,117 | 25.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,273 | 29.7% |
| 2022 | 6,791 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 5,386 | 29.9% |
| 2024 | 4,007 | 29.5% |
| 2025 | 3,063 | 28.0% |
What to check before buying a 2006 X-Type
On a 2006 X-Type, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (16.8% 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 (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.8% 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.
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 2006 Jaguar X-Types pass their MOT?
70.4% of the 27,520 2006 Jaguar X-Type MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Jaguar X-Type?
Suspension, recorded in 16.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (12.0%).
Does the 2006 X-Type get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.2% in the 0-30k band to 36.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 27,520 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.