Jaguar X-type vs Jaguar Xj 53c: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Jaguar X-type
73%
MOT pass rate · 119,216 vehicles
Jaguar Xj 53c
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xj 53c (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Jaguar X-type | Jaguar Xj 53c |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 123,687 mi | 67,780 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 119,216 | 1 |
Most common faults
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))
Jaguar Xj 53c
- rear fog light flickering
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Jaguar X-type (73%) and Jaguar Xj 53c (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Jaguar X-type report Full Jaguar Xj 53c report Most reliable cars
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.