2010 Jaguar X-Type: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2010 Jaguar X-Type?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2010 Jaguar X-Type than on all cars registered in 2010.

• Suspension arm3.6× usual
  Jaguar X-Type

  11.4% All 2010 cars

  3.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2.2%, against 0.4% of all 2010 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.

• Rust around suspension or steering mountings4.3× usual
  Jaguar X-Type

  6.8% All 2010 cars

  1.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 0.7% of all 2010 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 2010 Jaguar X-Type MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2010 Jaguar X-Type MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Suspension
  42% 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.

• Tyres
  30% 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.

• Brakes
  29% 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.

• Lights and electrics
  23% 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
  7% 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 bodywork
  7% 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.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2010 Jaguar X-Type

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 3.6× as often on the 2010 Jaguar X-Type as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the rust around suspension or steering mountings? (Flagged at MOT 4.3× as often on the 2010 Jaguar X-Type as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?