Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 1995
69.5% pass rate
from 786 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 1995 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (64% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (64% better than other 1995 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.38% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (88% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 1995 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.13% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.7% fail on Spark ignition (39% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.25% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.89% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Springs (79% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.13% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (34% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 1995 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 1995 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 1995 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (58% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.64% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.64% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.13% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.51% fail on Body
      • 0.38% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.51% fail on Cabs
      • 0.51% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.38% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Pipe
    • 0.25% fail on Floor
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (58% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.76% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Pump (8 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Rams
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering column
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
  • 0.13% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.13% fail on Speedometer

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