2009 Jaguar X-Type — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 28,127 MOT tests, the 2009 Jaguar X-Type recorded a 74.8% pass rate. That is 3.5 percentage points worse than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 21.7%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 12.8% of tests against 9.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, coil spring and on or after 01/07/2008 — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 1,582 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 31.4% once past 150k — 3.6× the risk.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 34.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 23.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 12.8% | 3,613 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 9.3% | 2,601 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.8% | 2,187 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.7% | 1,880 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.9% | 1,375 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.5% | 971 |
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 | 1,582 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 1,091 |
| 3 | On or after 01/07/2008 | 863 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 801 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 754 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 733 |
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 | 34.3% | 9,641 |
| 2 | Brakes | 27.9% | 7,853 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.4% | 7,138 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.6% | 2,129 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.2% | 2,017 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.4% | 1,507 |
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 | 273 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,865 | 16.9% |
| 60-90k | 7,624 | 21.6% |
| 90-120k | 9,110 | 26.5% |
| 120-150k | 5,386 | 29.9% |
| 150k+ | 2,859 | 31.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 27,894 | 25.2% |
| Petrol | 233 | 17.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,526 | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 6,238 | 24.1% |
| 2023 | 5,842 | 25.9% |
| 2024 | 5,199 | 26.7% |
| 2025 | 4,322 | 27.0% |
What to check before buying a 2009 X-Type
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 12.8% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (12.8% 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 (9.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.8% 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 2009 Jaguar X-Types pass their MOT?
74.8% of the 28,127 2009 Jaguar X-Type MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Jaguar X-Type?
Suspension, recorded in 12.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (9.3%).
Does the 2009 X-Type get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 31.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 28,127 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.