2007 Jaguar X-Type — MOT failures & pass rate
27,616 MOT tests on the 2007 Jaguar X-Type are in this dataset, and 71.4% of them passed. That is 5.6 percentage points worse than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 23.0%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 16.2% of tests against 11.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, pins and bushes and headlamp aim — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 2,232 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 34.5% versus 10.0%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 23.4% fail against 29.8% for diesel, a 6.4-point gap across 27,616 tests.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 40.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.2% | 4,472 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 3,255 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.5% | 2,629 |
| 4 | Tyres | 7.5% | 2,077 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 1,667 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 1,329 |
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 | 2,232 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 1,545 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,351 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 1,078 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 876 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 840 |
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 | 40.0% | 11,047 |
| 2 | Brakes | 32.1% | 8,860 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.3% | 7,540 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 12.7% | 3,504 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.5% | 3,168 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 2,488 |
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 | 250 | 10.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,033 | 17.1% |
| 60-90k | 5,394 | 23.6% |
| 90-120k | 8,164 | 29.3% |
| 120-150k | 6,808 | 31.4% |
| 150k+ | 4,957 | 34.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 22,353 | 29.8% |
| Petrol | 5,263 | 23.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,707 | 27.9% |
| 2022 | 6,704 | 28.8% |
| 2023 | 5,504 | 29.4% |
| 2024 | 4,368 | 28.7% |
| 2025 | 3,333 | 28.5% |
What to check before buying a 2007 X-Type
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 16.2% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (16.2% 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 (11.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.5% 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 2007 Jaguar X-Types pass their MOT?
71.4% of the 27,616 2007 Jaguar X-Type MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Jaguar X-Type?
Suspension, recorded in 16.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.8%).
Does the 2007 X-Type get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.0% in the 0-30k band to 34.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 27,616 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.