Jaguar X-Type 2005: MOT failure rate for its age
46.3% of 23,660 MOT tests of the Jaguar X-Type first registered in 2005 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 104.2 (95% CI 102.3–106.2; 100 = normal for this model at that age): close to other build years of the same model at the same age (within 5 points of normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 46.3 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 23660 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 102.3–106.2) | 104.2 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 23660 |
| Rank among this model's 10 build years | 8 | of 10 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 23660 |
| Tested in 2024 | 2669 | tests | median 103,904 miles | 2024 | 2669 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2005 Jaguar X-Type fail at each age?
Cars built in 2005 were tested at ages 14 to 19 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 164 (rough estimate) | 45.1 | 37.7–52.8 | 45.2 | 99.8 |
| 15 | 7,018 | 46.9 | 45.7–48.1 | 43.6 | 107.7 |
| 16 | 5,815 | 47.7 | 46.4–49 | 46 | 103.8 |
| 17 | 4,576 | 45.4 | 44–46.8 | 44.2 | 102.7 |
| 18 | 3,582 | 45.9 | 44.2–47.5 | 44.8 | 102.4 |
| 19 | 2,669 | 44 | 42.2–45.9 | 43.5 | 101.3 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,824 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2005 Jaguar X-Type?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2005 is suspension: 51.9 items per 100 first tests, against 42.3 across all build years of the Jaguar X-Type. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2005 were tested at ages 14 to 19.
| Failure group | Built 2005, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 51.9 | 42.3 | 12,373 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.4 | 22.9 | 7,000 |
| Brakes | 26.5 | 24.9 | 6,305 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.6 | 12.8 | 3,710 |
| Tyres | 14 | 12.7 | 3,339 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,824 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2005 compare with the years around it?
Among the 10 published build years of the Jaguar X-Type, 2005 ranks 8 (1 = fails least for its age). 2004: index 106.7. 2006: index 102.2.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 101.1 | 96.4–105.8 | no different | 4,036 |
| 2002 | 105.4 | 102.5–108.2 | worse | 11,498 |
| 2003 | 99.1 | 96.8–101.3 | no different | 16,914 |
| 2004 | 106.7 | 104.7–108.7 | worse | 22,713 |
| 2005 | 104.2 | 102.3–106.2 | worse | 23,660 |
| 2006 | 102.2 | 100.4–104.1 | worse | 26,025 |
| 2007 | 101.1 | 99.1–103.0 | no different | 25,104 |
| 2008 | 98.5 | 96.7–100.3 | no different | 28,962 |
| 2009 | 95.0 | 93.0–97.0 | better | 23,884 |
| 2010 | 87.4 | 76.4–98.5 | better (rough estimate) | 763 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 183,559 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Jaguar X-Type 2005 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/jaguar-x-type/2005/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Jaguar X-Type 2001 · Jaguar X-Type 2002 · Jaguar X-Type 2003 · Jaguar X-Type 2004 · Jaguar X-Type 2006 · Jaguar X-Type 2007 · Jaguar X-Type 2008 · Jaguar X-Type 2009 · Jaguar X-Type 2010 · Jaguar X-Type in Finland · Jaguar X-Type in the Netherlands · Jaguar X-Type by postcode area · Jaguar X-Type body, chassis and structure failures · Jaguar X-Type brakes failures · Jaguar X-Type vehicle identification failures · Jaguar X-Type lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Jaguar X-Type noise, emissions and leaks failures · Jaguar X-Type road wheels failures · Jaguar X-Type seat belts and airbags failures · Jaguar X-Type steering failures · Jaguar X-Type suspension failures · Jaguar X-Type tyres failures · Jaguar X-Type visibility failures