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Jaguar X-Type X400 (2001-2009) reliability

At a glance

Jaguar X-Type X400 built around 2009: about average at the MOT

Jaguar X-Type X400 models built around 2009 fail their MOT a little more often than similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

31% of MOT tests on Jaguar X-Type X400 models built around 2009 ended in a fail (retests included), against 27% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Jaguar X-Type X400 models built around 2009 involves the suspension.

Jaguar X-Type X400
average reliability2001-2009SaloonDIESEL / PETROL

Based on 25,166 tests of X-Type models registered 2001-2009.

About 1 in 8 X-Type X400 MOTs (12.2%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2009 (16 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 4,655 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 12 X-Type X400 MOTs (8.8%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2009 (16 years old).

Based on 4,655 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

X400 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,99229.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
4,65530.6%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
4,10730.8%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
3,41331.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
2,90931.5%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
2,60732.8%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
2,40833.8%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,80430.9%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
1,05432.4%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
21730.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 21 years old.

How the X-Type X400 compares

At each age below, see how the X-Type X400 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 13,282 tests across 6 Jaguar models, built around 2009 (16 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateJaguar average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
1,99229.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
4,65530.6%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
4,10730.8%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
3,41331.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
2,90931.5%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
2,60732.8%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
2,40833.8%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,80430.9%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
1,05432.4%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
21730.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the X-Type X400.

  1. 1

    BMW 5 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.7%
    Dangerous
    6.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    82.6%

    Lower fail rate: 23.0%, against 30.6% for the Jaguar X-Type X400, both built around 2009.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,865 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  2. 2

    Lexus IS

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.1%

    Lower fail rate: 21.1%, against 30.6% for the Jaguar X-Type X400, both built around 2009.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,567 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz E-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8%
    Dangerous
    7.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.9%

    Lower fail rate: 23.4%, against 30.6% for the Jaguar X-Type X400, both built around 2009.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,679 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  4. 4

    Audi A6

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.9%
    Dangerous
    7.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    79.1%

    Lower fail rate: 25.6%, against 30.6% for the Jaguar X-Type X400, both built around 2009.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,034 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

6 recalls in all

All 6 X-Type X400 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 6 recalls

Top concerns

  • Cruise control may remain engaged
  • Short circuit may occur
  • Modification of handbrake lever

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Fail rate by engine size, built around 2009 (16 years old)

Engine sizes across all diesel X-Type tests (not specific to X400).

1.4 to 2.0 litres32.0%1,243 tests2.0 to 3.0 litres30.4%3,340 tests
How X-Type X400 cars have aged

How X-Type X400 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%12141618202224Age at MOTBuilt around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 26.0% (4,009 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 26.6% (3,730 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 28.0% (3,363 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 29.9% (3,014 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 30.0% (2,498 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 28.8% (5,146 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 29.6% (4,608 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 30.4% (3,993 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 30.5% (3,146 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 29.7% (2,528 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 31.3% (4,628 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 30.6% (3,819 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.2% (3,135 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 30.3% (2,435 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 30.3% (1,908 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 33.0% (5,009 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (3,998 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 32.5% (3,135 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.4% (2,271 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 30.8% (1,719 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.0% (4,448 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 32.8% (3,335 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 34.0% (2,597 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 32.4% (1,914 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 31.3% (1,459 tests, 2025 data)2005Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 35.3% (4,430 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 33.8% (3,271 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 34.3% (2,525 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2004, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 33.7% (1,927 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2004, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 33.7% (1,486 tests, 2025 data)2004Built around 2003, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 33.5% (3,211 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2003, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 30.7% (2,453 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2003, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 31.1% (1,957 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2003, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 31.4% (1,541 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2003, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 31.0% (1,162 tests, 2025 data)2003Built around 2002, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 35.3% (2,060 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2002, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (1,422 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2002, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 31.9% (1,124 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2002, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 31.0% (882 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2002, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 32.3% (682 tests, 2025 data)2002Built around 2001, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 32.7% (532 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2001, 21 years old at the time of MOT: 29.3% (386 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2001, 22 years old at the time of MOT: 31.7% (309 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2001, 23 years old at the time of MOT: 30.7% (277 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2001, 24 years old at the time of MOT: 30.9% (217 tests, 2025 data)2001
First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007First registered around 2006
X400 variants compared
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Jaguar X-Type models of this age

This list covers every Jaguar X-Type built around 2009, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the X400 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    22.6%
    Advisory: 2,064Fail: 215 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    20.3%
    Advisory: 1,276Fail: 97 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    19.1%
    Advisory: 1,274Fail: 25 (2% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    15.4%
    Advisory: 928Fail: 144 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    13.3%
    Advisory: 654Fail: 218 (25% of the times it was found)

Based on 4,655 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2009 (16 years old), the Jaguar X-Type X400 (2001-2009) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 4,655 16-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 25,166 MOT tests on Jaguar X-Type models first registered between 2001-2009. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.