2006 Jaguar X-Type: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2006 Jaguar X-Types, from 2,453 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2006 Jaguar X-Types than on all cars registered in 2006.
- Sub-frame2.2× usualJaguar X-Type15.4% All 2006 cars7.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.5%, against 0.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £300–£1,000 our estimateAt the viewing: Look underneath at the frame the suspension bolts to. Flaky rust or holes are expensive to fix.
- Suspension arm2.8× usualJaguar X-Type10.5% All 2006 cars3.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.5%, against 0.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Rust around suspension or steering mountings2× usualJaguar X-Type11.1% All 2006 cars5.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 7.4%, against 2.6% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£450 our estimateAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
- Corroded fuel pipes6.3× usualJaguar X-Type5% All 2006 cars0.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 0%, against 0% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Anti-roll bar bushes and joints3.3× usualJaguar X-Type4.3% All 2006 cars1.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 0.9%, against 0.3% of all 2006 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£280 (pair of drop links) CheckatradeAt the viewing: Drive slowly over bumps and listen for a knock or rattle from the front. Worn anti-roll bar links are a cheap fix.
Headlights: 7% here, against 14.3% of all 2006 cars. Number plate lights: 3.3% here, against 8.6% of all 2006 cars.
By area
The share of 2006 Jaguar X-Type MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension52% 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.
- Brakes39% 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.
- Tyres34% 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 electrics29% 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 leaks22% 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.
- Rust and bodywork16% of testsRough price £150–£1,000
At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3,452 | Suspension 48% |
| 2008 | 3,570 | Suspension 51% |
| 2007 | 2,604 | Suspension 52% |
| 2005 | 2,027 | Suspension 51% |
| 2004 | 1,991 | Suspension 52% |
| 2003 | 1,638 | Suspension 47% |
| 2002 | 1,048 | Brakes 44% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2006 Jaguar X-Types registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score