Jaguar X-type
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 50,798 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
50,798
Best Year
2010 (76%)
Years Covered
10
About the Jaguar X-type
The Jaguar X-type has been tested 50,798 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (2001 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2010 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 331 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 68%. The 8 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer JAGUAR X-TYPEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 87,485 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 103,266 miles.
Compared to the Jaguar brand average of 88%, the X-type is 17 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Jaguar models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Jaguar X-type by Year
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