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Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 2012
81.2% pass rate
from 1,094 tests in 2021
(38% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (43% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension rods (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.18% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Operation (76 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
  • 3.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Headlamps (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.091% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.091% fail on Horn
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.73% fail on Brake performance (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.091% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.091% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.091% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.091% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.091% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.091% fail on Other components
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.91% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.091% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.091% fail on Door condition
    • 0.091% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.091% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.091% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.091% fail on Transmission
      • 0.091% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.091% fail on Joints
    • 0.091% fail on Seats
      • 0.091% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.91% fail on Road Wheels (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 0.82% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.091% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.091% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.091% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.55% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
    • 0.091% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.27% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.091% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.091% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.091% fail on Steering rack
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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