2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Jaguar X-Type MOT pass rate and common faults

2,497 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,497 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.0%
  4. Headlamp aim: too low3.8%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.4%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.2%
  8. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.9%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension30.5%
  2. Brakes24.1%
  3. Lights & electrics23.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.3%
  5. Body & chassis9.2%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.5%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Jaguar X-Type?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2004 Jaguar X-Type cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,497 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Jaguar X-Type?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Jaguar X-Type reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).