Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 2011
82.0% pass rate
from 1,631 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Suspension (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.061% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.061% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.061% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.061% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.061% fail on Operation
    • 0.061% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.98% fail on Headlamps (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.061% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.061% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.061% fail on Horn
    • 0.061% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.061% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.061% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.061% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.061% fail on Rbt
          • 0.061% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.061% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.98% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Exhaust emissions (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.061% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.061% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.061% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.061% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.86% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
  • 0.80% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.061% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition
      • 0.061% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition
      • 0.061% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.061% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.061% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.061% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.061% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.061% fail on Undertray
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.061% fail on Operation
      • 0.061% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.061% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.061% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.061% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.061% fail on Drag link end
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  • Jaguar XJ (2010 - 2019)
    A characterful alternative to the go-to German luxury saloons and far more engaging to drive. Diesel offers low emissions and tax but is very strong. Excellent overall refinement.

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