MOT Results

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Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 2005
72.1% pass rate
from 1,325 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (32% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension rods (26 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (59 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.91% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.60% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Operation (28 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Bellows (48 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (89% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.075% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.075% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.075% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.75% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt (61% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.68% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Electronic parking brake (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.075% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.075% fail on Pedal
    • 0.075% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.075% fail on Leaks
    • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.45% fail on Horn
      • 0.075% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.075% fail on Stop lamp
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.075% fail on View to rear
      • 0.075% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition (38% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.075% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.075% fail on Undertray
    • 0.075% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.38% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.075% fail on Power steering
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.075% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust system (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Tank
    • 0.15% fail on Undertray
    • 0.075% fail on Transmission
      • 0.075% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.075% fail on Joints
  • 0.91% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.075% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.075% fail on Airbags
      • 0.075% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment

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