2006 Jaguar X-Type 2.2L Diesel · SC56 EAE
2006 Jaguar X-Type (2.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 220,787 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR X-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC56 EAE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2022
- 220,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC56 EAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Jaguar X-Type (SC56 EAE) between December 2009 and March 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)”.
SC56 EAE Mileage History
- 17/12/200983,627 mi
- 22/12/2010105,426 mi+21,799 mi
- 14/12/2011129,316 mi+23,890 mi
- 14/12/2011129,317 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2013150,952 mi+21,635 mi
- 06/01/2014160,123 mi+9,171 mi
- 06/01/2015167,452 mi+7,329 mi
- 18/01/2016170,828 mi+3,376 mi
- 16/01/2017176,914 mi+6,086 mi
- 19/01/2017176,921 mi+7 mi
- 12/01/2018184,628 mi+7,707 mi
- 15/01/2018184,628 mi
- 14/01/2019192,295 mi+7,667 mi
- 20/03/2020207,520 mi+15,225 mi
- 18/03/2021213,204 mi+5,684 mi
- 18/03/2021213,204 mi
- 03/03/2022220,787 mi+7,583 mi
- 03/03/2022220,787 mi
Average of roughly 11,235 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar X-Type
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: JAGUAR X-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Sill Corrosion(Serious)
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box Failure(Serious)
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant Leak(Moderate)
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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- Sill CorrosionSerious
The plastic sill covers trap moisture and road salt, leading to terminal rust that is hidden from view until it fails an MOT.
- AWD Transfer Box FailureSerious
The transfer box on 2.5 and 3.0 AWD models holds very little oil and has no service interval, leading to bearing failure.
- Thermostat Housing Coolant LeakModerate
The plastic thermostat housing on the Duratec V6 engines becomes brittle from heat cycling and cracks, leading to coolant loss. The leak typically starts as a slow seep but can progress to a steady drip or spray, risking overheating if not caught early.
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