Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 2002
68.9% pass rate
from 807 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.87% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Coil springs (75% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.50% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
        • 0.12% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.12% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.37% fail on Panel
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.37% fail on Seats
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Floor
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.50% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.25% fail on Mechanical brake components (91% better than other 2002 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 Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.12% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
  • 6.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (58% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (57% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (31% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.12% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.99% fail on Power steering
      • 0.50% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
    • 0.37% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.37% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment

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