Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 2000
65.7% pass rate
from 869 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.69% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Anti-roll bars (88% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (44% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.92% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.92% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.69% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
  • 9.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (96% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (92% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.8% fail on Chassis (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Chassis condition (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Doors
      • 0.46% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.46% fail on Door condition
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
    • 0.46% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Body condition
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (80% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.58% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.35% fail on Mechanical brake components (84% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.12% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.12% fail on Other braking system component
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.58% fail on View to rear
      • 0.58% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.81% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (42% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (56% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (46% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.58% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.58% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates

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