2010 Jaguar X-Type — MOT failures & pass rate
1,162 MOT tests on the 2010 Jaguar X-Type are in this dataset, and 77.6% of them passed. That is 1.6 percentage points worse than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.7%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 11.2% of tests against 7.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, component mounting prescribed areas and on or after 01/07/2008 — coil spring alone was recorded 39 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 31.2% versus 17.2%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 32.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.2% | 130 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.9% | 92 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.5% | 75 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.9% | 68 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 53 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.7% | 31 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 39 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 36 |
| 3 | On or after 01/07/2008 | 34 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
| 5 | Wheel bearings | 30 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 29 |
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 | 32.7% | 380 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.9% | 278 |
| 3 | Tyres | 22.6% | 263 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.6% | 77 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 55 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 53 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 174 | 17.2% |
| 60-90k | 341 | 20.8% |
| 90-120k | 317 | 21.1% |
| 120-150k | 199 | 27.6% |
| 150k+ | 109 | 31.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,107 | 22.5% |
| Petrol | 55 | 20.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 267 | 24.0% |
| 2022 | 247 | 19.8% |
| 2023 | 235 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 216 | 25.0% |
| 2025 | 197 | 22.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 X-Type
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 11.2% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (11.2% 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 (7.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (6.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2010 Jaguar X-Types pass their MOT?
77.6% of the 1,162 2010 Jaguar X-Type MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Jaguar X-Type?
Suspension, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.9%).
Does the 2010 X-Type get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 17.2% in the 30-60k band to 31.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,162 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.