2001 Jaguar X-Type · 2,438 MOT tests
2001 Jaguar X-Type reliability
2001 Jaguar X-Types fail 42.1% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 X-Type years (2,438 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- 42.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Jaguar X-Types: 41.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 82,034
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,438
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.4% of tests fail here (84% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Jaguar X-Type
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.3%
- Brakes16.7%
- Lights and electrics13.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.5%
- Body, chassis and structure8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Tyres6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.37%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 5.05%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.22%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 3.86%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.87%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.75%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.54%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.62%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.86%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Jaguar X-Type reliable?
2001 Jaguar X-Types fail 42.1% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 X-Type years (2,438 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Jaguar X-Type MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.37% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (5.05% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (4.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Jaguar X-Type have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Jaguar X-Type shows 82,034 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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