2009 Jaguar X-Type: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2009 Jaguar X-Types, from 3,452 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 2009 Jaguar X-Types than on all cars registered in 2009.
- Suspension arm3.7× usualJaguar X-Type14.5% All 2009 cars3.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.1%, against 0.4% of all 2009 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 mountings3.1× usualJaguar X-Type9.6% All 2009 cars3.1%
Failed outright at MOT: 6.1%, against 1.4% of all 2009 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.
- Diesel smoke emissions5× usualJaguar X-Type4.5% All 2009 cars0.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.3%, against 0.8% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £175–£900 (catalytic converter) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Look for smoke when revving the warm engine and for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Body structure rust or damage3.1× usualJaguar X-Type5% All 2009 cars1.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 0.4% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimateAt the viewing: Look underneath and along the sills for flaky rust or fresh underseal hiding it.
- Rust in key structural areas5.7× usualJaguar X-Type3.4% All 2009 cars0.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.6%, against 0.4% of all 2009 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £80–£250 our estimateAt the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
Number plate lights: 1.1% here, against 8.8% of all 2009 cars. Exhaust system: 1.2% here, against 8.4% of all 2009 cars.
By area
The share of 2009 Jaguar X-Type MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension48% 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.
- Brakes34% 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.
- Tyres32% 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 electrics23% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Rust and bodywork12% 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.
- Oil and fluid leaks9% 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.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3,570 | Suspension 51% |
| 2007 | 2,604 | Suspension 52% |
| 2006 | 2,453 | 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 2009 Jaguar X-Types registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score