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Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 2003
69.8% pass rate
from 2,256 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (59% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
      • 0.089% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension rods (21 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (50 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.62% fail on Wheel bearings (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Operation (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension unit (17 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Pipes
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on Springs
      • 0.044% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.044% fail on Coil spring
  • 10% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Brake performance not tested (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.58% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.58% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.80% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.75% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.75% fail on Electronic parking brake (66 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.044% fail on Valves
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.044% fail on Servos
  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (55% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Individual direction indicators (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.40% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (95% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
    • 0.089% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.089% fail on Switch
    • 0.044% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (30% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (24% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition (34% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.98% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.089% fail on Oxygen sensor (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (87% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.044% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.089% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (25% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.089% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.089% fail on Other components
        • 0.089% fail on Steering linkage (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (59% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.089% fail on Other components
      • 0.044% fail on Operation
      • 0.044% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Steering play
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's door (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Hose
      • 0.044% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Transmission (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (96% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Undertray
    • 0.044% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.044% fail on Body
      • 0.044% fail on Other body component
  • 0.84% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.044% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates (74% better than other 2003 cars)

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