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X-Type: a below-average pass rate worth digging into
Across 39,276 MOT tests, the X-Type returns 66.0% first-time pass — well below the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is the strength or continuity of the load bearing. The strength or continuity of the load bearing and windscreen damage round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 106,943, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
3,060 occurrences · 7.8% of tests
- 02
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
1,523 occurrences · 3.9% of tests
- 03
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
1,184 occurrences · 3.0% of tests
- 04
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
1,181 occurrences · 3.0% of tests
- 05
A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated
1,117 occurrences · 2.8% of tests
- 06
A tyre cords visible or damaged
1,011 occurrences · 2.6% of tests
- 07
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
996 occurrences · 2.5% of tests
- 08
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
988 occurrences · 2.5% of tests
- 09
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
981 occurrences · 2.5% of tests
- 10
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
948 occurrences · 2.4% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 3 failures
£220–£660
If every one of this X Type's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping a X Type?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a X Type and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.