2007 Jaguar X-Type petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2007 Jaguar X-Type petrol?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2007 Jaguar X-Type petrol than on all cars registered in 2007.

• Suspension arm2.6× usual
  Jaguar X-Type

  8.3% All 2007 cars

  3.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.4%, against 0.4% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

• Engine warning light2.3× usual
  Jaguar X-Type

  6% All 2007 cars

  2.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6%, against 2.6% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

• Rust around suspension or steering mountings1.9× usual
  Jaguar X-Type

  7.4% All 2007 cars

  3.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.2%, against 1.9% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

Common 2007 Jaguar X-Type petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2007 Jaguar X-Type petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Suspension
  39% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Brakes
  30% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Tyres
  27% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Lights and electrics
  21% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  17% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  8% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 Jaguar X-Type petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the suspension arm? (Flagged at MOT 2.6× as often on the 2007 Jaguar X-Type petrol as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the engine warning light? (Flagged at MOT 2.3× as often on the 2007 Jaguar X-Type petrol as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the rust around suspension or steering mountings? (Flagged at MOT 1.9× as often on the 2007 Jaguar X-Type petrol as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?