Jaguar XJ MOT Results

Registered in 2004
71.4% pass rate
from 1,995 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Jaguar XJ is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Brake performance not tested (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.55% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.050% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.70% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.050% fail on Cable
        • 0.050% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.55% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.050% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.050% fail on Leaks
  • 9.6% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension rods (16 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (34 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.40% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Levelling valve (29 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.050% fail on Bellows
    • 0.30% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (53% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.050% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.050% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
      • 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Switch
    • 0.050% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.050% fail on View to rear
      • 0.050% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition (27% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.050% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (89% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.10% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.10% fail on Undertray
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (40% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Steering (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Steering component
        • 0.050% fail on Steering linkage
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
      • 0.35% fail on Driver's door (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Tank
      • 0.050% fail on System
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
    • 0.050% fail on Seats
      • 0.050% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.75% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Airbags
      • 0.050% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.050% fail on Condition

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