Jaguar Mk5 vs Jaguar X-type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar Mk5
82%
MOT pass rate · 24 vehicles
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mk5 (82%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar Mk5 | Jaguar X-type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 59,933 mi | 123,687 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 24 | 119,216 |
Most common faults
Jaguar Mk5
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Jaguar X-type
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar Mk5 (82%) and Jaguar X-type (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.